Déjà Reviews
Re-published reviews from the archive
Braga Santos: Symphony 2 (Marco Polo)
(Déjà Review) A natural next step for anyone who loves Vaughan Williams, Rózsa or Moeran [RB]
Albinoni: Concerti a cinque (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) An outstanding issue in all regards [TB]
Schubert: The Piano Sonatas (DG)
(Déjà Review) If a one-pianist complete set is required at reasonable price Kempff proves a generally reliable guide [CC]
Prokofiev & Khachaturian (RCA Victor)
(Déjà Review) A classic recording restored in its best sound [TD]
Berlioz: Les nuits d’été and other songs (Virgin Classics)
(Déjà Review) Véronique Gens joins the exalted ranks of Crespin and Baker for top placing in Les nuits dété, and comes top of the list for modern recordings. A truly beautiful record [CC]
Copland: The Populist (RCA)
(Déjà Review) An essential recording which should please a wide musical constituency [GSD]
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (Warner Classics)
(Déjà Review) Kovacevich’s technique is never in question, but the performances are somewhat mannered and un-spontaneous [SF]
Advent Carols from St. John’s (Nimbus)
(Déjà Review) Evocative and beautifully sung [CT]
Folkjul – A Swedish Folk Christmas (BIS)
(Déjà Review) A refreshing Christmas disc, off the beaten track [GF]
Bach: Christmas Oratorio (Hyperion)
A stylish and committed performance that renews again one’s awe at the genius of Bach [JQ]
Christmas Carols (Erato)
A model of good taste and creative programming [JV]
Vaughan Williams: Hodie (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Though not quite ideal in the popular Fantasia, this version of Hodie brings to life a work which I had previously written off as one of RVW’s few failures [BW]
Parry: Ode on the Nativity (Lyrita)
(Déjà Review) The reappearance on CD of these performances is a cause for great celebration [JQ]
A Piano Christmas in the 1920s (Lyrichord)
(Déjà Review) An enjoyable and unabashed collection [JW]
Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker (Opus Arte)
(Déjà Review) Truly magical – the ideal family Christmas present [IL]
Praetorius: Lutheran Mass for Christmas Morning (Archiv Produktion)
(Déjà Review) A refreshing antidote to all those unimaginative festive compilations [DM]
Berlioz: L’Enfance du Christ (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A performance to love and to cherish [SV]
Anne Sofie von Otter: Lieder and Mélodies (Archiv Produktion)
(Déjà Review) A most satisfying recital by major artists in repertoire which expands our understanding of the composers [TB]
Julens ljus (The Light of Christmas) (Proprius)
(Déjà Review) I suspect that many listeners will make attractive ‘finds’ among these 24 songs and the execution of them leaves little extra to be desired [GF]
The Coronation of George II (Hyperion)
(Déjà Review) A wonderful recording of superlative music in performances that surely cannot be bettered [JL]
Vaughan Williams: Music for Christmas (Chandos)
(Déjà Review) Beautifully sensitive performances atmospherically recorded [RB]
Lutosławski: Twenty Polish Christmas Carols (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Makes one glad to be alive during the sparkling darkness of midwinter [DC]
Vivaldi: Violin Concertos (Onyx)
(Déjà Review) Vivaldi, Mullova and Onyx are a winning combination [MC]
David Martinez (guitar) Recital (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) A release that shows the guitar at its traditional best [ZT]
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