“… This fine SACD has atmospheric surround sound, the voice realistically balanced with the orchestra… A fine collection from a Norwegian soprano very well worth hearing.”
“… This fine SACD has atmospheric surround sound, the voice realistically balanced with the orchestra… A fine collection from a Norwegian soprano very well worth hearing.”
Roy Westbrook – MusicWeb-International.com – 10 December 2021
“… If you are looking for a really good disc for the Christmas season, this is one you should investigate.”
“… If you are looking for a really good disc for the Christmas season, this is one you should investigate.”
Johan van Veen – MusicWeb-International.com – 10 December 2021
“… This is a superbly recorded and artistically well conceived album which is proven to be a voyage of discovery in a side of Busoni that I hadn’t previously experienced.”
“… This is a superbly recorded and artistically well conceived album which is proven to be a voyage of discovery in a side of Busoni that I hadn’t previously experienced.”
Dominy Clements – MusicWeb-International.com – 9 December 2021
“… In terms of the quality of performance and music I believe the release is fully justified. But even more significantly, this release documents the success of the King’s musicians in overcoming the challenges of Covid-19 to ensure that the tradition of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was maintained.”
“… In terms of the quality of performance and music I believe the release is fully justified. But even more significantly, this release documents the success of the King’s musicians in overcoming the challenges of Covid-19 to ensure that the tradition of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was maintained.”
John Quinn – MusicWeb-International.com – 9 December 2021
“… I found all three of these very different works most enjoyable; they are each sufficiently colourful and invigorating to merit further reacquaintance. As the Naxos Brazilian series gathers momentum, I certainly hope to encounter further examples of this composer’s sizeable orchestral output.”
“… I found all three of these very different works most enjoyable; they are each sufficiently colourful and invigorating to merit further reacquaintance. As the Naxos Brazilian series gathers momentum, I certainly hope to encounter further examples of this composer’s sizeable orchestral output.”
Richard Hanlon – MusicWeb-International.com – 8 December 2021
Recommended
“… The Schnittke is essential, and the Prokofiev is another fine installment of Welser-Möst's exploration of Prokofiev…. this is a commandingly important release.”
Recommended
“… The Schnittke is essential, and the Prokofiev is another fine installment of Welser-Möst's exploration of Prokofiev…. this is a commandingly important release.”
Mark S Jordan – MusicWeb-International.com – 7 December 2021
“… This album has value for both the curious listener and veteran collector. Approach it either as a doorway to lesser-known corners of the Scandinavian repertoire or as a way to complement your existing collection of this music. It need not replace your preferred alternatives but do not miss the chance to hear Pylkkänen’s worthy music and enjoy a successful concept well executed.”
“… This album has value for both the curious listener and veteran collector. Approach it either as a doorway to lesser-known corners of the Scandinavian repertoire or as a way to complement your existing collection of this music. It need not replace your preferred alternatives but do not miss the chance to hear Pylkkänen’s worthy music and enjoy a successful concept well executed.”
Christopher Little – MusicWeb-International.com – 7 December 2021
“… The orchestra is excellent. The cast is good, and the soprano voices of Constance and Laurette are well matched in their duet Ah, do cease to feel such sorrow. The male roles are also fine… Certainly enjoyable in its own right, Beck’s L’isle déserte will be of interest to music historians: the work of a composer active in France who went against national trends by adapting an Italian libretto…Much more than just a historical rarity.”
“… The orchestra is excellent. The cast is good, and the soprano voices of Constance and Laurette are well matched in their duet Ah, do cease to feel such sorrow. The male roles are also fine… Certainly enjoyable in its own right, Beck’s L’isle déserte will be of interest to music historians: the work of a composer active in France who went against national trends by adapting an Italian libretto…Much more than just a historical rarity.”
Dominy Clements – MusicWeb-International.com – 6 December 2021
My Wish List
Gramophone Awards
Sinfonia of London debut!
Recording with Sir Roger
The Times Album of Week
BBC R3 Record of Week
Thais wins Juno Award!
BBC Orchestral Winner
BBC Chamber Winner
The Prison wins a GRAMMY
Barry Douglas Podcast
