Déjà Reviews

(Déjà Review) Riches galore on this disc [GF]

A fine selection of little known works by well-known and obscure composers each a masterpiece or a forgotten gem [JF]

This is a Christmas disc for the connoisseur, I think, and it is strongly recommended as such [JQ]

Effective writing, leaving the listener almost breathless as the music disappears [KS]

(Déjà Review) Lovers of the approachable face of contemporary music should snap this up [TH]

(Déjà Review) Stunning performances of very contrasting works [RB]

(Déjà Review) Something of a mixed bag but On Wenlock Edge is undoubtedly worth the price all on its own [GPJ]

(Déjà Review) Resplendent digital remasterings of these classics of the gramophone [RB]

(Déjà Review) Bavouzet’s playing is restricted to a most narrow range: wonderful to superb [MC]

(Déjà Review) This disc enjoys the privilege of being one of the worst I have heard for many a moon [CC]

(Déjà Review) Excellent performances and recordings of early and late Hindemith masterpieces [PSh]

(Déjà Review) I find these performances sure and faultless [GH]

(Déjà Review) There may well be superior recordings of each piece, but as a whole it would be difficult to best this album [PG]

(Déjà Review) The instrumental combinations and sonorities make for compelling listening [TB]

(Déjà Review) The constants that characterise him are the hallmark of a great composer. One can also hear the torment, the contradictory side of the creative impulse [TH]

(Déjà Review) Essential listening for all enthusiasts of British piano music [JF]

(Déjà Review) Lang Lang’s sparkling playing and considerable insights make for joyous listening [MC]

(Déjà Review) A fine release of rare and interesting repertoire that will appeal to lovers of the cello [MC]

(Déjà Review) A seasonal gift for a musical friend but you may be tempted to keep it instead as a treat for yourself [JQ]

(Déjà Review) Lovely music bound to please those already enthralled by Markevitch, Stravinsky and Bliss [RB]

(Déjà Review) Schnabel’s “Diabelli” set interpretative and intellectual standards which are a daunting challenge to all that followed [CH]

Works of stature and originality [PCW]

Starts with brief, polite applause and finishes with rapturous cheering, something I would have been actively joining in [TH]

This is an extraordinary album – outstanding readings, a detailed recording set in a generously broad acoustic [DW]