Déjà Reviews

(Déjà Review) This is a truly awe-inspiring offering from Pires which acts as a reminder of what a truly unique and inspiring musician she is [CC]

(Déjà Review) An absolute winner – a delightful sense of collegial give and take [KS]

(Déjà Review) One of the most enjoyable discs I have heard for a long while [CF]

(Déjà Review) A perceptive coupling of thoughtful and scintillating performances recorded with warmth and clarity [PSe]

(Déjà Review) I can’t think of any better disc at budget price with which to get to know these marvellous works [TH]

(Déjà Review) This disc represents the flowering of talent of an ensemble that, if they continue on their present well-chosen path, will achieve great things [CC]

(Déjà Review) One of the crowning glories of John Eliot Gardiner’s early recordings [PB]

(Déjà Review) One of the finest recordings of the Goldberg Variations on piano currently available [KM]

(Déjà Review) A tonic for the winter months [IL]

The contemporary pieces featured here would have been unthinkable without Bach’s innovative thinking [HC]

(Déjà Review) These symphonies are examples of Bentzon’s metamorphic style in which the voices of Bartok, Simpson and Shostakovich nudge and jostle [RB]

(Déjà Review) A natural next step for anyone who loves Vaughan Williams, Rózsa or Moeran [RB]

(Déjà Review) An outstanding issue in all regards [TB]

(Déjà Review) If a one-pianist complete set is required at reasonable price Kempff proves a generally reliable guide [CC]

(Déjà Review) A classic recording restored in its best sound [TD]

(Déjà Review) Véronique Gens joins the exalted ranks of Crespin and Baker for top placing in Les nuits dété, and comes top of the list for modern recordings. A truly beautiful record [CC]

(Déjà Review) An essential recording which should please a wide musical constituency [GSD]

(Déjà Review) Kovacevich’s technique is never in question, but the performances are somewhat mannered and un-spontaneous [SF]

(Déjà Review) Evocative and beautifully sung [CT]

(Déjà Review) A refreshing Christmas disc, off the beaten track [GF]

A stylish and committed performance that renews again one’s awe at the genius of Bach [JQ]

A model of good taste and creative programming [JV]

(Déjà Review) Though not quite ideal in the popular Fantasia, this version of Hodie brings to life a work which I had previously written off as one of RVW’s few failures [BW]

(Déjà Review) The reappearance on CD of these performances is a cause for great celebration [JQ]