Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
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]
The King of the Golden River (SOMM Recordings)
(Déjà Review) Another enterprising album from SOMM that deserves to succeed [IL]
Atterberg: Symphonies 1 & 4 (cpo)
A very auspicious start to cpo’s Atterberg Symphonies series [IL]
Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture (Deutsche Grammophon)
An extraordinary 1812, and the rest are very good as well [MB]
Mahler: Symphony 4 (RCA Victor)
(Déjà Review) A cold journey through Mahler’s fairy tale landscapes [TD]