Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Couperin: Sonates, Pieces de viole (Deutsche Harmonia Mundi)
(Déjà Review) An outstanding recording of some of Couperin’s finest compositions [JV]
Dvořák: Rusalka (Arthaus Musik)
(Déjà Review) A very welcome DVD release of one of English National Opera’s finer achievements [JL]
Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra (Sony Classical)
(Déjà Review) A desirable release that will provide much pleasure [MC]
Bell: Vocal Music (Albany)
(Déjà Review) Bell’s music is tuneful, colourful, expressive and inventive [HC]
JS Bach: Easter & Ascension Oratorios (BIS)
Near perfection in a Bach recording [PSh]
Bruckner: Symphony No. 1 (Capriccio)
A performance which may entice those whose main interests lie with Bruckner’s classical predecessors and may refresh the ears of more seasoned Brucknerians [GPu]
Arnold: The Return of Odysseus (Divine Art)
(Déjà Review) It is wonderful that Odysseus has returned – to his proper place before the music-loving public [PSe]
CPE Bach: Sonatas and Rondos (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) I am thrilled that this splendidly crafted and colorful music has seen the sunlight [KS]
Purcell: Songs (Hyperion Helios)
(Déjà Review) Hard to imagine this music better interpreted [bw]
Foulds: A World Requiem (Chandos)
Déjà Review) Ventures like this give one hope for the future of recorded music [PCW]
Charles Munch (conductor): Munch conducts Romantic Favorites (West Hill Radio Archives)
(Déjà Review) A splendid set [JQ]
Anna Netrebko (soprano): Souvenirs (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) Unexpected delights, light but enjoyable and feel-good [MMB]
Ketèlbey: In a Monastery Garden & Other Works (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Heartily recommended to Ketèlbey’s once more growing band of admirers [JW]
Vaughan Williams: Complete Symphonies (Decca)
(Déjà Review) Classic historic recordings. For RVW enthusiasts a classic page in the history of these symphonies [RB]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (Sony Classical)
Deserves to be in every Beethoven collection [MC]
Copland: Orchestral works (Nimbus)
Fine music-making [BBr]
Rodrigo: Complete Orchestral Works, Vol 3 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A cracking collection of music outside the Guitar ghetto. Go for it. You will not be sorry [RB]
Talbot: The Dying Swan (Black Box)
(Déjà Review) A genuine voice for the new millennium. Played superbly [CT]
British Light Music Premieres Vol 5 (Dutton Epoch)
Purchase with confidence [JW]
Gerald Finley (bass-baritone) Recital (Wigmore Hall Live)
An exceptionally fine recital [JQ]
Schubert: Trout Quintet (Berlin Classics)
(Déjà Review) Very satisfying, centred and gracious [RB]
Weber: Overtures (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Delicate contrasts of mood and bright clear recording [RW]
Copland: Orchestral Works (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) In all respects, recommended without a moment’s hesitation [KS]
Schnittke: Concerti Grossi Nos 1 & 5 (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) A real feeling of being the definitive article [TH]
