Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
d’Albert: Die Toten Augen (cpo)
(Déjà Review) You will want to luxuriate in this fine score [RB]
Carter: The Music of Elliot Carter Vol. 5 (Bridge)
(Déjà Review) Displays all Carter’s life-affirming complexity [JW]
Chopin: 24 Preludes (Apex)
(Déjà Review) Lympany’s natural poetry is combined with superb detail and projection of inner voices [DS]
Beethoven: Cello & Piano works (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) This cycle is looking likely to be among the best on record [DS]
Noel Mewton-Wood (piano) 20th Century Piano Concertos (British Music Society)
(Déjà Review) Buy this and sample the phenomenon that was Noel Mewton-Wood [JQ]
Verdi: Simon Boccanegra (Morrison Music Trust)
(Déjà Review) With the frisson of live recording and none of the drawbacks, this set can confidently be recommended on all counts [TH]
Casken: Darting the Skiff (NMC)
(Déjà Review) Truly inventive and stimulating music [TH]
Bach: Cantatas for Alto (Harmonia Mundi)
(Déjà Review) A disappointing recording, but a curiosity [KM]
Albéniz: Henry Clifford (Decca)
(Déjà Review) Recommended for those looking for a vivid unfamiliar score to get their teeth into [LF]
François Le Roux (baritone): Schoeck, Barber & Durey (Gallo)
(Déjà Review) A real connoisseur’s disc [RB]
Schubert & Mahler: Symphonies (Orfeo)
(Déjà Review) As a piece of history in sound I found these performances fascinating and very enjoyable [TD]
Heifetz reDiscovered (RCA)
(Déjà Review) A disc of drama, excitement and real historical and musical value [JW]
Vaughan Williams: Symphonies Nos 3 & 4 (Classics For Pleasure)
(Déjà Review) Handley’s magnificent readings make this disc essential both for collectors and newcomers [CT]
Takemitsu: Piano Music (ABC Classics)
(Déjà Review) Woodward is a real Takemitsu expert who loves and understands this music [GH]
Telemann: String Concertos (Archiv Produktion)
(Déjà Review) Treat yourself to this – you’ll be very glad you did! [GPJ]
Chadwick: Orchestral Works (Reference Recordings)
(Déjà Review) Fine rare repertoire and typically sprung, lively sound with power and subtlety aplenty [RB]
Puccini: Manon Lescaut (Deutsche Grammophon)
(In Memoriam Déjà Review) Forget the limitations of this early video transcript and glory in Puccini’s music and the committed acting and singing [RJF]
Messiaen : Organ works (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) A celebration of one of the significant major bodies of music of the 20th century [GPJ]
Stojowski: Piano Concertos (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Two marvellous, scandalously neglected romantic piano concertos [JQ]
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 2 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Impressively powerful; a coupling that is stimulating and generous [TH]
Canteloube & Emmanuel: Songs of the Auvergne (Erato)
(Déjà Review) A languid approach with lovely singing from Upshaw [RB]
Haydn: Complete symphonies (Brilliant Classics)
Energy and perception suffuse this life-enhancing project [CA]
Janacek: Orchestral works (Reference Recordings)
The Serebrier Sinfonietta remains a top recommendation [RB]
Bliss: String Quartet 1 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) An interesting and worthwhile issue in every way [TB]
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