Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Gabriel’s Greeting (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A Christmas recording with a difference [BW]
Weihnacht in Österreich (Gramola)
(Déjà Review) A model of creative programming and stylish performance [JV]
Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Scriabin: Piano Sonatas; Stravinsky: Serenade (ECM)
(Déjà Review) An absolutely tremendous disc, from all angles [CC]
Istanpitta – Festive music for the Visconti court (Naïve)
(Déjà Review) Some of the most complex forms of medieval music – fascinating repertoire, inspired performance [JV]
Candlelight Carols – Christmas with Allmänna Sången (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Riches galore on this disc [GF]
Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum Vol 14 (Danacord)
A fine selection of little known works by well-known and obscure composers each a masterpiece or a forgotten gem [JF]
Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols (Harmonia Mundi)
This is a Christmas disc for the connoisseur, I think, and it is strongly recommended as such [JQ]
Shostakovich and Schnittke: Piano Quintets (Naxos)
Effective writing, leaving the listener almost breathless as the music disappears [KS]
MacMillan: The Confession of Isobel Gowdie, Tuireadh and The Exorcism of Rio Sumpul (BIS)
(Déjà Review) Lovers of the approachable face of contemporary music should snap this up [TH]
Shostakovich and Shchedrin: Piano concertos (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) Stunning performances of very contrasting works [RB]
Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge & other works (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) Something of a mixed bag but On Wenlock Edge is undoubtedly worth the price all on its own [GPJ]
Janáček: Glagolitic Mass, Taras Bulba (Supraphon)
(Déjà Review) Resplendent digital remasterings of these classics of the gramophone [RB]
Ravel: Complete Piano Works (MDG)
(Déjà Review) Bavouzet’s playing is restricted to a most narrow range: wonderful to superb [MC]
Beethoven: Piano Concertos No 1 & 5 (RCA)
(Déjà Review) This disc enjoys the privilege of being one of the worst I have heard for many a moon [CC]
Hindemith: Organ Concerto, 3 Organ Sonatas (Apex)
(Déjà Review) Excellent performances and recordings of early and late Hindemith masterpieces [PSh]
J S Bach: Organ Works (Danacord)
(Déjà Review) I find these performances sure and faultless [GH]
Gershwin: Orchestral works (Apex)
(Déjà Review) There may well be superior recordings of each piece, but as a whole it would be difficult to best this album [PG]
Volans: String Quartets Nos 1, 2 & 6 (Black Box)
(Déjà Review) The instrumental combinations and sonorities make for compelling listening [TB]
Xenakis: Works for Large Orchestra, Vol 3 (Timpani)
(Déjà Review) The constants that characterise him are the hallmark of a great composer. One can also hear the torment, the contradictory side of the creative impulse [TH]
Baines & Moeran: Piano Music (Lyrita)
(Déjà Review) Essential listening for all enthusiasts of British piano music [JF]
Beethoven: Piano Concertos (Deutsche Grammphon)
(Déjà Review) Lang Lang’s sparkling playing and considerable insights make for joyous listening [MC]
Boccherini: Cello Sonatas (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A fine release of rare and interesting repertoire that will appeal to lovers of the cello [MC]
All is Bright (Avie)
(Déjà Review) A seasonal gift for a musical friend but you may be tempted to keep it instead as a treat for yourself [JQ]
Auric: Phèdre, Le Peintre et son modèle (Timpani)
(Déjà Review) Lovely music bound to please those already enthralled by Markevitch, Stravinsky and Bliss [RB]
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