Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Fauré: Works for Cello & Piano (Alpha Classics)
(Déjà Review) If the rest of this series is of this standard, it will be a compulsory acquisition for all lovers of this composer [GA]
Bach: St. Matthew Passion (Orchid)
(Déjà Review) A very successful and involving performance that conveys the essence of Bach’s masterpiece very well [JQ]
Verdi: Un ballo in maschera (Sony Classical)
(Déjà Review) Verdi singing does not come much better than this [RJF]
de Sabata: Orchestral Works (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) For all unashamed romantics — this recording is absolutely fabulous [IL]
Chopin: Young Chopin (Pavane)
(Déjà Review) Trzeciak highlights the inherent sense of longing and the spirit of Polish dance to good effect [CC]
Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra (Decca)
(Déjà Review) Superb modern versions of these works [JP]
Puccini: Tosca (Warner Fonit)
(Déjà Review) There are plenty of reasons for having this as well as the Callas/De Sabata [CH]
Elgar: Violin Concerto (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Outstanding throughout [ST]
John Williams (guitar) The Beginning of a Legend (IDIS)
(Déjà Review) An important historical recording [ZT]
Zara Dolukhanova (mezzo-soprano) Collection (Guild)
(Déjà Review) Despite some idiosyncrasies of style in the Mozart, this diverse collection should appeal to all lovers of singing
Nicole Cabell – Soprano (Decca)
(Déjà Review) A remarkable voice and I am already longing to hear more from her [GF]
CPE Bach: Complete Keyboard Concertos Vol. 16 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) The latest volume in this epic project is as good a place as any to start and may be approached with confidence [BW]
Sir Thomas Allen (baritone) Great Operatic Arias Vol. 2 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) This collection does full justice to the finest lyric baritone Britain has produced since the Second World War [RJF]
Lutosławski: Opera Omnia 01 (CD Accord)
(Déjà Review) These performance are terrific and very committed [GH]
Debussy: Préludes (Hallé)
(Déjà Review) Racy little things, full of fun [BBr]
Massenet: Thaïs (Decca)
Fleming is entirely convincing as a flirtatious and seductive courtesan for whom even a monk might risk his soul [RMay]
Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos 2 & 3 (Avie)
A fine achievement [JQ]
Bach: St Matthew Passion (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) One of the great recordings of the century – the Bach tradition represented by Klemperer has much to tell us about this music [TB]
Scriabin: Piano Sonatas Vol. 2 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) The 1889 sonata makes this disc a mandatory acquisition for Scriabin completists, and worth hearing for the other works [SJ]
Das Partiturbuch (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) An entertaining and instructive collection, which whets the appetite for more music by these composers [GPJ]
Bruckner: Symphony 5 (Philips)
(Déjà Review) A classic recording rightly restored to the catalogue in good sound and an example of Jochum’s Bruckner at its best [TD]
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 14 (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A superb performance by all concerned; a worthy addition to the catalogue [JP]
Beethoven: Late String Quartets (Nimbus Alliance)
(Déjà Review) Technically highly assured performances which communicate Beethoven’s vision well [PCW]
Arthur Grumiaux (violin) The Boston Recordings (Parnassus)
(Déjà Review) Some of the most lofty and beautiful playing; I shall return to this disc with equal excitement and pleasure [JW]
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