Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Monteverdi: Madrigals (Naïve)
(Déjà Review) A glorious, theatrical recording of Monteverdi’s final collection of madrigals [GPu]
Mozart: Piano Concertos (Bridge)
(Déjà Review) Excellent retrieval work from Bridge, whose commitment to Balsam has been of long standing and great worth [JW]
Hindemith: Tanzstücke, In einer Nacht, Piano Sonata No. 3 (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Seibert’s full tone and detailed and refined technique are given every chance to develop in cpo’s excellent recording [DC]
Mozart, Brahms: Clarinet Quintets (Tudor)
(Déjà Review) Beautifully played orthodox performances of a cultivated homogeneity [MG]
Haydn: The Creation (Oehms Classics)
(Déjà Review) A quality product that should give great pleasure to all lovers of this masterpiece [GF]
Bingham: Choral Music (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Good to hear such a generous selection of her choral music in these fine performances [RH]
Brahms: String Quartets, Piano Quintet (Deutsche Grammophon)
Any release from the Emersons is worthy of attention and this set is no exception [MC]
Steinberg: Symphony No 2 & Variations for Orchestra (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) Torrid Slavonic performances of both the graceful Variations and the gloomily brilliant Symphony [RB]
Schumann: Symphonies Nos 1-4 (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) With splendid standards of music making, recording and presentation, this is a benchmark and self-recommending issue [TB]
Susan Graham (mezzo-soprano) Poèmes de L’Amour (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) Lovers of fine singing can purchase without hesitation now and enjoy an outstanding recording and performance [RJF]
La Casa del Diavolo (Naïve)
(Déjà Review) For their fiercely propulsive and compellingly vital performances Il Giardino Armonico has few equals [MC]
19th Century Guitar Favourites (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) In decades to come this will remain a testament to superb guitar playing, refined interpretations and good taste [ZT]
Bach: Cello Suites (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) The best of the best in this most personal of all possible worlds [DC]
Brahms: Viola Sonatas (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Very fine performances of these late works [MC]
Aho: Contrabassoon & Tuba Concertos (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Merely broaden your horizons or enter an entirely new world, either way – this is something special [DC]
Rossini: La Cenerentola (Warner Classics)
A welcome return to the catalogue of an excellent performance [RJF]
Nicola Benedetti (violin) Szymanowski, Saint-Saëns & Chausson (Deutsche Grammophon)
Quite a debut – a truly excellent Szymanowski [CC]
Shostakovich: Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) A stunning recording – overcome your prejudice and buy it [RMK]
Rachmaninov: Symphonies Nos 1-3 (Sony Classical)
(Déjà Review) A burnished classic of the gramophone [RB]
Schumann: Piano Works (Oehms Classics)
(Déjà Review) A major recording achievement [JL]
Stölzel : Cantatas for Pentecost 1737 (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Cantatas by Bach’s contemporary, which turn out to be of superior quality [JV]
Mignone: Orchestral works (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Brilliant, colourful music by a South American composer whom you will want to get to know better [PSh]
Mozart: Don Giovanni (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) This well sung performance in traditional sets and costumes will provide much enjoyment [RJF]
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