Déjà Reviews

Re-published reviews from the archive

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JS Bach: Easter & Ascension Oratorios (BIS)

Near perfection in a Bach recording [PSh]

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Bruckner: Symphony No. 1 (Capriccio)

A performance which may entice those whose main interests lie with Bruckner’s classical predecessors and may refresh the ears of more seasoned Brucknerians [GPu]

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Arnold: The Return of Odysseus (Divine Art)

(Déjà Review) It is wonderful that Odysseus has returned – to his proper place before the music-loving public [PSe]

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CPE Bach: Sonatas and Rondos (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) I am thrilled that this splendidly crafted and colorful music has seen the sunlight [KS]

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Purcell: Songs (Hyperion Helios)

(Déjà Review) Hard to imagine this music better interpreted [bw]

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Foulds: A World Requiem (Chandos)

Déjà Review) Ventures like this give one hope for the future of recorded music [PCW]

Charles Munch (conductor): Munch conducts Romantic Favorites (West Hill Radio Archives)

(Déjà Review) A splendid set [JQ]

Anna Netrebko (soprano): Souvenirs (Deutsche Grammophon)

(Déjà Review) Unexpected delights, light but enjoyable and feel-good [MMB]

Ketèlbey: In a Monastery Garden & Other Works (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Heartily recommended to Ketèlbey’s once more growing band of admirers [JW]

Vaughan Williams: Complete Symphonies (Decca)

(Déjà Review) Classic historic recordings. For RVW enthusiasts a classic page in the history of these symphonies [RB]

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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (Sony Classical)

Deserves to be in every Beethoven collection [MC]

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Copland: Orchestral works (Nimbus)

Fine music-making [BBr]

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Rodrigo: Complete Orchestral Works, Vol 3 (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) A cracking collection of music outside the Guitar ghetto. Go for it. You will not be sorry [RB]

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Talbot: The Dying Swan (Black Box)

(Déjà Review) A genuine voice for the new millennium. Played superbly [CT]

British Light Music Premieres Vol 5 (Dutton Epoch)

Purchase with confidence [JW]

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Gerald Finley (bass-baritone) Recital (Wigmore Hall Live)

An exceptionally fine recital [JQ]

Schubert: Trout Quintet (Berlin Classics)

(Déjà Review) Very satisfying, centred and gracious [RB]

Weber: Overtures (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Delicate contrasts of mood and bright clear recording [RW]

Copland: Orchestral Works (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) In all respects, recommended without a moment’s hesitation [KS]

Schnittke: Concerti Grossi Nos 1 & 5 (Deutsche Grammophon)

(Déjà Review) A real feeling of being the definitive article [TH]

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Martin: Tripytchon (ECM)

An extremely high quality product which deserves recognition [CR]

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Monteverdi: Vespro della Beata Vergine (Warner Classics)

Soggy tempos and slack pacing entirely fail to convince [RH]

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Korngold: Symphony and The Sea Hawk (Delos)

(Déjà Review) As good as it gets [CF]

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Turnage: Greek (Decca)

(Déjà Review) Whether uncomfortable or not this remains essential listening for lovers of contemporary music theatre [TH]