Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Muffat: Concertos (Channel Classics)
(Déjà Review) An eloquent and passionate plea for Muffat’s splendid music [JV]
Nielsen: Symphonies 4 & 5 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Makes me impatient to hear Schønwandt’s readings of Nielsen’s 2 & 3 [DM]
Schubert: Winterreise (Harmonia Mundi)
(Déjà Review) This deserves to be ranked alongside the very best [JQ]
Monteverdi: Sweet Torment (Chandos Chaconne)
(Déjà Review) A highly accomplished and engaging disc [GF]
Rossini: Il Turco in Italia (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Has some fine qualities, especially its leading lady [RJF]
Bruch & Paganini: Violin Concertos (Claves)
A serious entrant … Romantic affiliations and technical armoury [JW]
Myaskovsky: Complete Symphonies & Orchestral Works (Warner Classics)
Wondrous works, at minimal price (and presentation) – not to be missed [RB]
Lehár: Friederike (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Another Lehár hit from cpo [IL]
Mahler: Symphony No. 9 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) I am not going to recommend you buy this one [TD]
Edwards: Symphonies 1 & 4 (ABC Classics)
(Déjà Review) A first class production that deserves to find a wide audience [TP]
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]
Brett Dean – Composer & Performer (BIS)
An astute release showcasing a distinctive and interesting composer [TP]
Haydn: Complete Music for Solo Keyboard (BIS)
For fans of the instruments or neophytes, this is a bargain not to be missed [KM]
Bach: Sonatas for flute and continuo (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) A wonderful collection of recordings which feel natural and well-considered [CR]
Bowen: The Piano Sonatas (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A major romantic reprise [RB]
Blake: Orchestral Music (Sony Classics)
(Déjà Review) Once heard, you’ll not want to be without this marvellous music [BBr]
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]
