Déjà Reviews

Re-published reviews from the archive

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Bruch & Paganini: Violin Concertos (Claves)

A serious entrant … Romantic affiliations and technical armoury [JW]

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Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonies & Orchestral Works (Warner Classics)

Wondrous works, at minimal price (and presentation) – not to be missed [RB]

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Lehár: Friederike (cpo)

(Déjà Review) Another Lehár hit from cpo [IL]

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Mahler: Symphony No. 9 (BIS)

(Déjà Review) I am not going to recommend you buy this one [TD]

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Edwards: Symphonies 1 & 4 (ABC Classics)

(Déjà Review) A first class production that deserves to find a wide audience [TP]

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Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius (Hallé)

(Déjà Review) A remarkable achievement [JQ]

Gluck: Iphigénie en Tauride (Decca)

(Déjà Review) Fully in touch with Gluck’s keen sense of drama [ST]

Haydn: The Complete Masses (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) The highlight of my anniversary year listening [JS]

Brahms: Choral Works, Symphony No 3 (Soli Deo Gloria)

(Déjà Review) Refreshing and exciting [JQ]

Glass: Portrait (Analekta)

(Déjà Review) An excellent sampler of the accessible Glass [DJB]

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Brett Dean – Composer & Performer (BIS)

An astute release showcasing a distinctive and interesting composer [TP]

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Haydn: Complete Music for Solo Keyboard (BIS)

For fans of the instruments or neophytes, this is a bargain not to be missed [KM]

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Bach: Sonatas for flute and continuo (Nimbus)

(Déjà Review) A wonderful collection of recordings which feel natural and well-considered [CR]

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Bowen: The Piano Sonatas (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) A major romantic reprise [RB]

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Blake: Orchestral Music (Sony Classics)

(Déjà Review) Once heard, you’ll not want to be without this marvellous music [BBr]

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Bach: Stokowski Transcriptions (Naxos Historical)

(Déjà Review) An essential purchase for all Stokowski fans [IL]

Brahms: String Quintets (Onyx)

(Déjà Review) Bold excursions into some of Brahms’ most striking music [JFL]

Bloch: Schelomo; Strauss: Don Quixote (Pristine Audio)

(Déjà Review) A deserved classic [JW]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas (Decca)

(Déjà Review) Still one of the best at any price [DC]

Gassmann: Opera Overtures (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) A feel-good CD that will put a smile on one’s face [MMB]

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Bériot: Violin Concertos 2, 3 & 5 (Naxos)

Fireworks and songful concertos [JW]

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Schumann & Brahms: Piano Quintets (Virgin Classics)

I was entranced, enraptured and enthralled – you have to have this one [DJB]

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Bach: Goldberg Variations (Alba)

(Déjà Review) State of the art Goldbergs [DC]

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Bax & Ireland: Works for Piano & Orchestra (Somm)

(Déjà Review) The Bax premiere is a revelation [RB]