Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Pacini: Il convitato di pietra (Naxos)
A different take on a well-known story is accompanied by a Pacini’s sure composition and an enjoyable first public performance [RJF]
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring & Petrushka suite (Alto)
Voluptuous, elemental … an orchestra caught in headlong flight [RB]
Monteverdi: Vespers of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Signum Classics)
(Déjà Review) In a word: magnificent [JS]
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) I put the disc on expecting ‘decent’, but it’s spectacular [BR]
Messiaen: Harawi & Trois Mélodies (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) An assault on the senses, but not to be missed [DC]
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas (Nimbus Prima Voce)
(Déjà Review) Fascinating to hear such singers as Flagstad and Schwarzkopf in these roles [EML]
Vaughan Williams, George Butterworth: Songs (Nimbus Records)
(Déjà Review) English songs meet a thoughtful and highly sympathetic exponent with an unmistakable voice [RB]
Mozart: Symphonies 39 & 41 (Soli Deo Gloria)
(Déjà Review) Fine, vital live performances of two of Mozart’s greatest symphonies [JQ]
Malipiero: Tre commedie goldoniane (Three Goldoni Comedies) (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A most rewarding reissue, and a tantalising glimpse into Malipiero’s endearing sound-world [DM]
Mozart: Sonatas for piano four hands (Challenge Classics)
(Déjà Review) Playing that is full of stylish élan and richness of character [DC]
American Music for Clarinet & Piano (Harmonia Mundi)
An hour spent in very enjoyable company; terrific playing and program [BR]
The Floating City – Sonatas, canzonas & dances by Monteverdi’s contemporaries (Hyperion Helios)
Not only is the music fascinating but the performances are special [GH]
Kalomiris: Rhapsodies and Symphonic Poems (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A fascinating door opened onto Greek nationalist music [GH]
Haydn: The heart of invention (Chandos Chaconne)
(Déjà Review) Discerning accounts presented sympathetically [MG]
Gouvy: Orchestral Works (Sterling)
(Déjà Review) Spirited and engaging readings of music hitherto lost in the chasmed realms of nineteenth century dust [RB]
Rodrigo, Delius & Lalo: Cello Concertos (Sony)
(Déjà Review) A master cellist – adept, sensitive and enthusiastic [RB]
Gregson: Concertos Volume 3 (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Splendid works in excellent performances and superb recording [HC]
Liszt: The Complete Songs Volume 1 (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) I can hardly wait for the next instalment [GF]
Grainger: Complete Piano Music (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) What a splendid undertaking [JW]
Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) One of the finest recordings of these Mahler songs by today’s leading interpreter of these works [KM]
Chopin: Piano Works (SOMM)
An outstanding recital [RBe]
Donizetti: Maria Stuarda (C Major)
Some good singing in this bel canto gem; pity about the pathetic set and non-production [RJF]
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Nebolsin is the real thing, a genuine virtuoso who can interpret Chopin with imagination and style [RC]
Giordano: Fedora (Deutsche Grammophon)
(Déjà Review) Domingo adds this Loris to his studio recorded audio legacy [RJF]
