Déjà Reviews

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]

(Déjà Review) An enjoyable and unabashed collection [JW]

(Déjà Review) Truly magical – the ideal family Christmas present [IL]

(Déjà Review) A refreshing antidote to all those unimaginative festive compilations [DM]

(Déjà Review) A performance to love and to cherish [SV]

(Déjà Review) A most satisfying recital by major artists in repertoire which expands our understanding of the composers [TB]

(Déjà Review) I suspect that many listeners will make attractive ‘finds’ among these 24 songs and the execution of them leaves little extra to be desired [GF]

(Déjà Review) A wonderful recording of superlative music in performances that surely cannot be bettered [JL]

(Déjà Review) Beautifully sensitive performances atmospherically recorded [RB]

(Déjà Review) Makes one glad to be alive during the sparkling darkness of midwinter [DC]