Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Schubert: Schwanengesang (Et’cetera)
One of the most thrilling young baritones around [GF]
d’Indy: Orchestral Works Volume 4 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Sheer, unadulterated pleasure [DM]
Puccini: Manon Lescaut (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) A dramatic and engaging performance [DBe]
Sainsbury & Wood: Violin Concertos (Dutton Epoch)
(Déjà Review) Two strong works written in captivating romantic idioms that while not identical have more in common than you might expect [RB]
Spohr: Violin Concertante 1 & 2 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A fine and satisfying recording of music which, if hardly outstanding, has strong merits [JPJ]
Martinů: Le Jour de Bonté (Arco Diva)
(Déjà Review) Charming and interesting, and leaves you hungry for more [ST] One of the highlights and discoveries of the Martinů celebrations [RB]
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No.2; Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances (naïve)
(Déjà Review) Compelling performances of major works [RC]
MacMillan: Sun-Dogs, Visitatio Sepulchri (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Two highly contrasting choral works by an outstanding contemporary composer in superb performances [JQ]
Mozart: Die Entführung aus dem Serail (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) A starry cast, with a classic performance from Gottlob Frick, achieving not quite the sum of its parts [DBe]
Grieg: Chasing the Butterfly (Simax)
(Déjà Review) Grieg from a different perspective – utterly fascinating [DC]
Lumsdaine: White Dawn – Songs & Soundscapes (Metier)
(Déjà Review) One of Australia’s most creative and individual musicians [AMa]
Liszt: Années de Pèlerinage II – Italie (cpo)
(Déjà Review) Leaves you wanting more [DC]
Respighi Hindermith & Schmitt: Orchestral Music (Onyx)
(Déjà Review) For those seeking exotic and erotic thrills this can hardly fail [IL]
Pergolesi: Sacred Works (Archiv Produktion)
(Déjà Review) Subtle and beautiful … most sensitively accompanied by Abbado [GH]
Crumb: Complete Crumb Edition Vol.15 (Bridge Records)
(Déjà Review) Superb release – atmospheric and highly original [DC]
Elgar: Violin Concerto, Polonia (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Outstanding throughout [ST]
Donizetti: Maria Stuarda (C Major)
(Déjà Review) A distinguished cast in a strong production [RMK]
Easdale: Film Music (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) This present excellent CD must surely act as a catalyst for a deeper exploration of Easdale’s music [JF]
Canteloube: Songs of the Auvergne (Vanguard Classics)
One of the last century’s greatest recordings [RB]
Sir Thomas Beecham (conductor) Schubert, Wagner & Delius (SOMM)
The realisation of this current disc is everything the conductor’s admirers could wish for [JW]
Biber: Vesperae longiores ac breviores (Carus)
(Déjà Review) An excellent Biber collection supplemented by contemporaries … as well performed as it was well-conceived [MS]
Brahms: Symphonies 2 & 3 (BR Klassik)
(Déjà Review) Strong performances marked by rich tone and just-right choices of tempo and demeanour [KS]
Hasse: Cantatas Vol 1 (Brilliant Classics)
(Déjà Review) Outstanding performances of some heretofore lost gems for voices lovingly coupled with instrumental works that are sure to please [KS]
Herrmann: Hangover Square & Citizen Kane (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) A most rewarding and desirable issue [BBr][RB]
