Déjà Reviews

An altogether outstanding record of a thrilling event [TH]

(Déjà Review) An affirmative and joyful way with Couperin [JW]

(Déjà Review) Robust, joyfully dancing music-making of great energy and very often great beauty [HC]

Enormous presence and clarity … a great deal to enjoy … no serious collector will want to be without this set [TH]

(Déjà Review) The real Leningrad Phil of the Soviet era, superbly drilled and directed [JP]

(Déjà Review) Full marks to Hänssler for giving enduring life to this most attractive and expert craftsman [JW]

A superb, lyrical performance of this great music [PSh]

A thrilling, evocative reading of Bax’s finest symphonic accomplishment [IL]

(Déjà Review) A quartet cycle that must rank as a major achievement in the genre. Performances of great integrity [CT]

(Déjà Review) The seven-movement ballet suite for La strada is the most significant item here and is worth the price of this CD alone [IL]

(Déjà Review) La Giara is a superbly bubbling brew that demands to be heard – engaging performances too [JW]

Arrau’s Chopin enjoys something of classic status, and here are two perfect examples of why this is so [CC]

(Déjà Review) This organ produces some of the loveliest sounds I have heard for a very long time [GF]

(Déjà Review) Benjamin’s light and serious sides generously represented in vivid performances and with recording to match [RB]

(Déjà Review) Not only for flautists – enjoyment and stimulation for all [CC]

Stephanie McCallum’s combination of pianism, enthusiasm and completeness cannot be topped [WK]

I can’t imagine any listener being disappointed in this infectious and delightful program [KS]

A superb fusion of singing, music and stagecraft [AOz]

(Déjà Review) This is a book that is well overdue. It is an inside look at the working life of the people who compose for films against ruthless deadlines and the dictates of production teams [IL]

(Déjà Review) The fine cohesive forces and undeniable emotive power of these pieces should surely serve to guarantee them a lasting place in the repertoire … the more one listens, the more there is to discover [CC]

(Déjà Review) A real feeling here of spontaneity and depth of expression [TH]

(Déjà Review) Worth the price for Guleghina’s Abigaille [RJF]

(Déjà Review) Exuberant and often full of élan and humour [GPJ]

(Déjà Review) An indispensable purchase for all admirers of Tippett and all lovers of the English choral tradition [JQ]