Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
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]
Bartók: Piano Concertos (Sony)
(Déjà Review) Marvellously subtle and polished … delightfully witty [TH]
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]
Dvořák: Serenades (Warner Classics)
A heart-warming disc of the Dvořák serenades, played and recorded beautifully [JP]
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]
Howells: Orchestral Works (Chandos)
Rare works in very fine performances, and a superb warm recording [HC]
Strauss R: Vier letzte Lieder (Decca)
For every Richard Strauss fan this CD is an absolute must [IL]
Jenkins: Concertos (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) Nothing deep or profound, just well crafted and very enjoyable [BBr]
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]
Alison Balsom (trumpet) Concertos (Warner Classics)
Glorious tone – top of the class [DJB]
Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier (Nimbus Records)
A recording that romantic era piano fanciers will have to have [PGW]
Alkan: Piano Concerto (Naxos)
A recording that romantic era piano fanciers will have to have [RB]
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]
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