Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Schmidt: Complete Symphonies (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Sumptuous, vernal energy and weightiness of tone [RB]
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 & Piano Concerto No. 3 (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) The Third Piano Concerto is more than just a curio [IL]
The Mozart Album – Daniele de Niesse (Decca)
(Déjà Review) An interesting and enjoyable collection from a young singer on the crest of a wave [RJF]
Mendelssohn & Bach: Magnificats (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A very interesting combination of Bach’s Magnificat and a little-known setting by Mendelssohn [JV]
Wagner: Tristan und Isolde (Arthaus Musik)
(Déjà Review) A very likeable performance [GF]
Hungarian Music for Cello and Piano (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A winning recital [JW]
Pergolesi & A Scarlatti: Masses (Naïve)
(Déjà Review) Charming and inventive, vibrant and involving [RH]
Schumann: Symphonies 3 & 4 & Overtures (BIS)
(Déjà Review) An attractive prospect [DC]
Debussy: Piano Music Vol. 4 (BIS)
Don’t expect to hear these Etudes played more beautifully [CH]
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto, Souvenir d’un lieu cher (Decca)
A breath of fresh air [DC]
Pierre-Laurent Aimard – Homage a Messiaen (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) A very special disc indeed [CC]
Saint-Saëns: Complete Works for Cello and Orchestra (Hänssler Classic)
(Déjà Review) A fruitful emotional encounter with Saint-Saëns [MC]
Dean: Orchestral works (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Excellent performances and superb recording of some of Dean’s most endearing works [HC]
Elgar: The Crown of India (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) At last a version of this legendary work for pleasure, analysis and study [JF]
Martinů: Orchestral Works (Supraphon)
(Déjà Review) Catching the Martinů sound in full flight [RB]
Diana Damrau (soprano): Mozart arias (Erato)
(Déjà Review) A bridge too far, too soon [RMo]
Mahler: Symphony No 4 (Tudor)
(Déjà Review) Makes a strong impression [TB]
Marx: Orchestral Songs and Choral Works (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) The disc with which to introduce this composer to music-lovers [RB]
Holst: Orchestral Works Vol 1 (Chandos)
The finest Holst disc in years [RB]
Music of Tribute, Vol. 5 – JS Bach (Labor)
A well-planned disc superbly delivered [CC]
Debussy: Complete Works for Piano – Vol 3 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) The best of Bavouzet’s three volumes so far [CH]
Dowland: The Complete Solo Lute Music (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A joy and feast for the ears [DC]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas 26, 27 & 29 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Three superb performances on a convincing period instrument [WH]
JC Bach: Opera arias (Virgin Classics)
(Déjà Review) The London Bach’s operatic output has been woefully neglected … heard here performed with precision and dramatic tension {JPJ]
