“… as in previous installments of Giltburg’s complete recording, the interpretations of Sonatas Nos. 30 through 32 are marked by a riveting rhetoric. A highly personal rubato, immensely subtle dynamic nuances, colorations, shadings, all make sense and are undeniably efficient in their proportionality for a profound experience of the music. One never has the impression that Giltburg’s playing is researched or even mannered, no, he impresses as a clever, spontaneous and honest narrator at the piano.” *****
“… as in previous installments of Giltburg’s complete recording, the interpretations of Sonatas Nos. 30 through 32 are marked by a riveting rhetoric. A highly personal rubato, immensely subtle dynamic nuances, colorations, shadings, all make sense and are undeniably efficient in their proportionality for a profound experience of the music. One never has the impression that Giltburg’s playing is researched or even mannered, no, he impresses as a clever, spontaneous and honest narrator at the piano.” *****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 3 May 2021
“… With a lot of energy, enthusiasm but also sensuality the Orsino Ensemble and Pavel Koleskinov at the piano play French music for wind instruments by Roussel, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Chaminade, Koechlin and Caplet. The spontaneous and communicative music-making of the five musicians … can only inspire. The excellent recording technique guarantees maximum audibility and presence. “ *****
“… With a lot of energy, enthusiasm but also sensuality the Orsino Ensemble and Pavel Koleskinov at the piano play French music for wind instruments by Roussel, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Chaminade, Koechlin and Caplet. The spontaneous and communicative music-making of the five musicians … can only inspire. The excellent recording technique guarantees maximum audibility and presence. “ *****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 2 May 2021
“… Accompanied on piano by James Baillieu and with Timothy Ridout on viola, Walker once again confirms his high standing as a flutist. He plays very expressively, sometimes ecstatically powerful and sharp, then again sensual and warm, thus showing how much he has mastered his instrument, from which he can bring out the most diverse colors.” *****
“… Accompanied on piano by James Baillieu and with Timothy Ridout on viola, Walker once again confirms his high standing as a flutist. He plays very expressively, sometimes ecstatically powerful and sharp, then again sensual and warm, thus showing how much he has mastered his instrument, from which he can bring out the most diverse colors.” *****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 2 May 2021
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Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 1 May 2021
“… The Musikkollegium Winterthur under Thomas Zehetmair and pianist Noriko Ogawa deliver exciting, highly committed interpretations of music absolutely worth hearing.” *****
“… The Musikkollegium Winterthur under Thomas Zehetmair and pianist Noriko Ogawa deliver exciting, highly committed interpretations of music absolutely worth hearing.” *****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 30 April 2021
“… The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, led by Peruvian conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya, plays at a high level and with the right sense for colors and dynamics. They bring out the brilliant melodicism, powerful rhythms and ardent passion of this music. The CD is worth a few nuggets of Inca gold.” ****
“… The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, led by Peruvian conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya, plays at a high level and with the right sense for colors and dynamics. They bring out the brilliant melodicism, powerful rhythms and ardent passion of this music. The CD is worth a few nuggets of Inca gold.” ****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 26 April 2021
“… Under the direction of the passionate baroque musician Richard Savino, the ensemble has succeeded in bringing this baroque music from Latin America to life. The various folklorisms are expressed as well as artfully thought-out music, performed with a sense of atmosphere and playfulness, or rather, especially in the case of the female singers, with a great deal of enthusiasm. In the instrumental ensemble, the stylishly restrained use of local instruments such as guitar and castanets bring welcome splashes of tonal color.” ****
“… Under the direction of the passionate baroque musician Richard Savino, the ensemble has succeeded in bringing this baroque music from Latin America to life. The various folklorisms are expressed as well as artfully thought-out music, performed with a sense of atmosphere and playfulness, or rather, especially in the case of the female singers, with a great deal of enthusiasm. In the instrumental ensemble, the stylishly restrained use of local instruments such as guitar and castanets bring welcome splashes of tonal color.” ****
Norbert Tischer – Pizzicator.com.lu – 24 April 2021
“… I like Blomstedt’s Second Brahms very much. It has the right mix of introspection, thoughtfulness and wonderful agility… Blomstedt’s Academic Festival Overture is beautiful and full of tension, with the necessary verve. To the work’s advantage, he prefers youthful freshness to an academically stiff festive mood. The Gewandhaus Orchestra is at its best in both compositions. The impeccable interplay is just as noteworthy as the art of listening to each other.” ****
“… I like Blomstedt’s Second Brahms very much. It has the right mix of introspection, thoughtfulness and wonderful agility… Blomstedt’s Academic Festival Overture is beautiful and full of tension, with the necessary verve. To the work’s advantage, he prefers youthful freshness to an academically stiff festive mood. The Gewandhaus Orchestra is at its best in both compositions. The impeccable interplay is just as noteworthy as the art of listening to each other.” ****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 24 April 2021
My Wish List
BBC Orchestral Winner
BBC Chamber Winner
The Prison wins a GRAMMY
Barry Douglas Podcast
BBC R3 Record of Week
Desert Island Disc
Welcome, Francesca!
We are sorry to hear of the passing of pianist Eric Parkin, aged 96. Eric made over
Jennifer Pike MBE
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Queen's Medal
Gramophone Awards
Korngold BBC triumph!
Ralph Couzens Interview
