Déjà Reviews

Re-published reviews from the archive

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Mahler: Symphony 7 (Deutsche Grammophon)

A Mahler 7 to be ranked with the finest but carrying an extra magic only “live” performance can bring [MB]

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Bartók: Piano Concertos (Sony)

(Déjà Review) Marvellously subtle and polished … delightfully witty [TH]

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Beethoven: Symphony 3 (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) One of the essential Beethoven recordings [CH]

A Bird Came Down the Walk (BIS)

(Déjà Review) One of those rare recital recordings that actually plays best as a recital [PSh]

JC Bach: Complete Opera Overtures (cpo)

(Déjà Review) Anthony Halstead’s marvellous players have caused me to spend several hours exploring this and related repertoire [DBi]

The Stuyvesant String Quartet (Bridge)

(Déjà Review) A worthy salute to a fine quartet [JW]

Mahler: Symphony 1 (Audite)

(Déjà Review) Simply indispensable [TD]

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Dvořák: Serenades (Warner Classics)

A heart-warming disc of the Dvořák serenades, played and recorded beautifully [JP]

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Shostakovich: 24 Preludes & Fugues (Naxos)

A delicacy and deftness of touch in the playing, allied with a natural sense of line and phrasing which can be both compelling and moving [CT]

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Howells: Orchestral Works (Chandos)

Rare works in very fine performances, and a superb warm recording [HC]

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Strauss R: Vier letzte Lieder (Decca)

For every Richard Strauss fan this CD is an absolute must [IL]

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Jenkins: Concertos (Warner Classics)

(Déjà Review) Nothing deep or profound, just well crafted and very enjoyable [BBr]

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Karłowicz: Symphonic Poems Vol. 1 (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) For lovers of inflated Late-Romanticism, this is treasure trove [IL]

Mozart: Piano Concerti No. 9 & 14 (Alto)

(Déjà Review) A splendid reminder of early Brendel, still sounding very well [BW]

Schubert : Piano Sonatas 14 & 17 (Philips)

(Déjà Review) Very good performances of two contrasting works, in a recording excellent in every way [AB]

Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro (Arthaus)

(Déjà Review) Technically dated and sung in German, but with a cast that sing and act to the manner born [GF]

Bach: Keyboard Works (Deutsche Grammophon)

(Déjà Review) Argerich’s superb and rare artistry is demonstrated in this now legendary DG recording [HD]

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Beethoven: Symphonies 4 & 7 (Avie)

Fresh, enjoyable Mancunian versions [TP]

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Alison Balsom (trumpet) Concertos (Warner Classics)

Glorious tone – top of the class [DJB]

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Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier (Nimbus Records)

A recording that romantic era piano fanciers will have to have [PGW]

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Alkan: Piano Concerto (Naxos)

A recording that romantic era piano fanciers will have to have [RB]

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Brahms: Symphony 1, Alto Rhapsody (Dutton)

(Déjà Review) A must have for all historical devotees [GFe]

Gomes: Salvator Rosa (Regis)

(Déjà Review) One can but thank Dorset Opera for their enterprise [CF]

Bach: Goldberg Variations (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) A reference disc for these timeless variations for many years to come [GFe]