‘“A superb performance of Taneyev’s massive and meaty Piano Quintet,” … and one to rival 2005’s award-winning recording from Mikhail Pletnev and colleagues.’
– Gramophone

‘While Renée Fleming’s portrayal remains at the pinnacle of video recordings, Asmik Grigorian’s performance possesses undeniable strengths in vocal quality and stage presence.’
– Crescendo

‘Vocally, Asmik Grigorian brings the heft of a Sieglinde to Rusalka, singing with a solidity and strength, yet pulling back for some gloriously soft-edged high notes.’
– Limelight

‘This is a spectacular disc.’
– Ritmo

‘…this album by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano under Giuseppe Grazioli adds, with round and earthy sound, a sensational collection of world premieres featuring an appropriate sense of balance and a breezy instrumental arrangement. Highly recommended.’
– Ritmo

‘This album deserves to be celebrated as a major success, allowing us to immerse ourselves in music that is luminous, sunny, and narrative, with a uniqueness and a very high degree of technical polish and inspiration that can only delight us.’
– Crescendo

★★★★★

‘The album serves as a commendation for the relatively young Quartetto Adorno which has already demonstrated, to paraphrase Austen, both sense and sensibility in its recordings.’
– Ritmo

★★★★★

‘The excellent series by the National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic continues, conducted here by American conductor JoAnn Falletta, with a program that aligns with the principles of this ensemble: the interpretation and recording of unusual American repertoire.’
– Ritmo

★★★★★

‘With a rounded sound and nuanced performances brimming with swing from pianist Kevin Cole and the National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic, conducted by the always effective David Alan Mille…this disc is a true delight.’
– Ritmo

‘This CD is a masterful recording, both musically and technically.’
– MusicWeb International

‘…A splendid release.’
– AllMusic.com

‘…Paul Jacobs gives a delightful performance, vigorously supported by Giancarlo Guerrero’s brightly polished Nashville Symphony…’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★

‘Cotik, as usual, is in his element here on a CD of just over an hour of gorgeous playing of captivating music.’
– The WholeNote

‘The Mannheimers and conductor Percacciolo match [Viola] in spirit and in putting across a vibe of adventure and enjoyment.’
– Fanfare

‘Christopher Lyndon-Gee is a master of this style of music and, backed by a magnificent orchestra, chisels out its turbulent beauties with diamond-like precision and feline suppleness.’
– Classica ★★★★★

‘…Rudner’s lovingly prepared one will naturally become the gold standard by which all future recordings (if any) will be judged.’
– Fanfare

‘Baritone Williams is an ideal interpreter, with a relaxed style and clear diction that stay out of the way of the charms of the songs, and Hiscocks, who doubles as producer, backs him with performances that capture the subtleties here.’
– AllMusic.com ★★★★★

‘…[Aldrian’s] flexible, warm and agile voice has a wide dynamic range and many colours, everything she needs to make Wolf’s songs expressive.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘Alert, engaged, and simply delightful throughout…’
– MusicWeb International

‘…an amazing 15-track album, highlighting the vivid influences merging European and traditional Eastern cultures – it’s absolutely breathtaking.’
– FolkWales Online Magazine

‘A compelling case for the Austrian symphonist Franz Schmidt, presented by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales under Jonathan Berman.’
– www.klassik.com

‘John Storgârds shapes the supple and translucent materials of the Tapiola Sinfonietta to the sound aesthetic ideally suited to Nordic music.’
– Classica

‘With top-notch orchestral presence and a refined sense of detail…this disc is indispensable.’
– Ritmo

★★★★★

‘Throughout the whole recital Christoph Spering does impressive work at holding everything together…’
– MusicWeb International

‘…this is a performance to celebrate.’
– AllMusic.com ★★★★★

‘A sensible, standout performance.’
– Diapason ★★★★★

‘Ballot presents these rays of hope…with great vitality and with the magnificent honesty with which Bruckner wrote his first symphonies.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘…I am loving Wallisch’s thrilling pianism, his energy and characterisation as well as his wonderful sense of adventure and passion for this repertoire…’
– MusicWeb International

‘Under the direction of conductor Felix Krieger, this is a worthy endeavour that transcends novelty, thanks to an attractive cast and cohesive bel canto style.’
– American Record Guide

★★★★★

‘All in all, the best thing about this fantastic album is the expressiveness displayed throughout this dazzling repertoire. You should not miss it.’
– Scherzo

‘Baiba Skride and Harriet Krijgh are two sensitive artists who, with their subtle playing, formulate a profound approach to the always religiously based works, which the exquisite Bayan player Elsbeth Moser can join without compromise for the concerto.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘…distinctive and exceptionally finely done.’
– Gramophone

‘Thomsen cultivates a pithy but always charming bowing style that favours the flowing line over prominent affects. …Thomsen achieves a lively and narrative-rich result with this approach, which is never brittle or even unattractive.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘This is a solid and enjoyable set.’
– Fanfare

‘The sonic results are distinctly ear-catching.’
– American Record Guide

‘…a synergistic display of interpretative intelligence that confidently represents one of the best recordings of a work that traverses all possible moods. […] An excellent disc.’
– Ritmo

★★★★

‘…this music is done with style and grace. The violins of Roberto Noferini and Jérémie Chigioni are spot on in terms of intonation and ensemble… The Locatelli Ensemble provides just the right amount of contrast and energy to make these concertos come alive.’
– Fanfare

‘Simon and Slatkin make me realize anew how ingenious Rachmaninoff’s construction of this work is… Simon and Slatkin deliver them with a gripping, no-nonsense, non-stop flow.’
– Fanfare

‘Visually, the result is outstanding, an almost non-stop use of choreography practically turning the piece into an opera-ballet. Stephan Zilias conducts a memorable performance.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★

‘…Titus Engel conducts this musical conversation with a lively baton while respecting the elements of eighteenth-century pastiche. And the cast is of a high level… it is above all the dazzling baritone Liviu Holender who triumphs here in his role as game leader.’
– Classica ★★★★★

‘A flawless performance brings to life Schreker’s Der Schatzgräber, whose characters are animated by Christof Loy’s sharp acting direction.’
– Diapason ★★★★★

‘…stage and orchestra, acting and singing merge into pure operetta bliss at the highest level.’
– Pizzicato

‘In the main action Fuchs as Bounazou…is excellent, as is Nahuel di Pierro in small supporting roles… Vocally [Brownlee] is superb, surpassing the excellent Paul Agnew, and visually he is a total hoot…’
– Fanfare

‘Undoubtedly, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a rarity under the best conditions.’
– Ritmo

‘It’s hard, too, to imagine a more persuasive Gloria than Anastasia Bartoli – a commanding, ardent stage presence with a rich Rioja of a voice.’
– Gramophone