Déjà Reviews

Re-published reviews from the archive

Strauss R Vier letzte Lieder Decca 4671182

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]

Bach Well Tempered Clavier Roberts Nimbus NI560811

Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier (Nimbus Records)

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

Alkan Piano Concerto Feofanov Naxos 8553702

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]

The Making of a Medium Vol. 1 (Crystal Records)

(Déjà Review) A fine selection [RB]

Wallace: Symphonic Poems (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) Truly resplendent works [VB]

The King of the Golden River (SOMM Recordings)

(Déjà Review) Another enterprising album from SOMM that deserves to succeed [IL]

Atterberg Symph 1 and 4 Rasilainen cpo9996392

Atterberg: Symphonies 1 & 4 (cpo)

A very auspicious start to cpo’s Atterberg Symphonies series [IL]

Tchaikovsky 1812 4534962

Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture (Deutsche Grammophon)

An extraordinary 1812, and the rest are very good as well [MB]

Mahler Symph 4 Reiner RCA Victor 09026635332

Mahler: Symphony 4 (RCA Victor)

(Déjà Review) A cold journey through Mahler’s fairy tale landscapes [TD]

Antheil Mecanique NI2567

Antheil: Carnegie Hall Concert 1927 (Nimbus)

(Déjà Review) Indispensable to anyone interested in American music and the musical experiments of the 1920s [BBr]

Walton: Concertos (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Performances that sit comfortably with the best [IL]

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Cello Diverse (Divine Art)

(Déjà Review) Some of the finest, most purposeful, cello playing I’ve heard in a long time [BBr]

Handel: Water & Fireworks Music (Archiv Produktion)

(Déjà Review) An example that big can be beautiful too! [GFe]