“… For all its technical sophistication with polytempo and extended tonality, The Challenges of Kalon for string quartet and string orchestra is a highly expressive, immensely richly colored piece, heard here in a gripping interpretation. And so this monographic CD offers an interesting insight into the work of the 67-year-old British composer Richard Blackford.” *****
“… For all its technical sophistication with polytempo and extended tonality, The Challenges of Kalon for string quartet and string orchestra is a highly expressive, immensely richly colored piece, heard here in a gripping interpretation. And so this monographic CD offers an interesting insight into the work of the 67-year-old British composer Richard Blackford.” *****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 25 May 2021
“… All the performers have given their full attention and care to the music of this young composer, who is counted as the only pupil of Thomas Ádes to date, creating a high-class portrait that is more than worth listening to, especially since Coll’s writing makes it easier for both performers and listeners to access…” *****
“… All the performers have given their full attention and care to the music of this young composer, who is counted as the only pupil of Thomas Ádes to date, creating a high-class portrait that is more than worth listening to, especially since Coll’s writing makes it easier for both performers and listeners to access…” *****
Uwe Krusch – Pizzicato.com.lu – 21 May 2021
“… The whole work is not only original, but also musically exciting, eloquent and accordingly attractive. And so this varied program comes together as a monographic CD of an extremely interesting composer.” *****
“… The whole work is not only original, but also musically exciting, eloquent and accordingly attractive. And so this varied program comes together as a monographic CD of an extremely interesting composer.” *****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 21 May 2021
“For the seventh installment of its successful Naxos series, the British brass septet Septura has recorded transcriptions of Gershwin’s An American in Paris and Three Preludes, as well as Copland’s Quiet City and Appalachian Spring Suite. Septura’s very virtuosic playing is impressive …” ****
“For the seventh installment of its successful Naxos series, the British brass septet Septura has recorded transcriptions of Gershwin’s An American in Paris and Three Preludes, as well as Copland’s Quiet City and Appalachian Spring Suite. Septura’s very virtuosic playing is impressive …” ****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 16 May 2021
“…they [The Brahms Trio] perform the two works recorded here in such an engaging manner that the musical significance of these composers becomes immediately clear. Their performance is supported by sound engineering that balances the instruments and allows the structural clarity to be heard. Perhaps the great hall of the Moscow Conservatory, which has witnessed so many great artists, was an added inspiration as a recording venue.” *****
“…they [The Brahms Trio] perform the two works recorded here in such an engaging manner that the musical significance of these composers becomes immediately clear. Their performance is supported by sound engineering that balances the instruments and allows the structural clarity to be heard. Perhaps the great hall of the Moscow Conservatory, which has witnessed so many great artists, was an added inspiration as a recording venue.” *****
Uwe Krusch – Pizzicato.com.lu – 15 May 2021
“…. The listener is struck by the almost uninterrupted vitality and intensity, especially of the outer movements. In addition to the extensive retention of tonality, more modern elements are sometimes found interwoven in a natural way… The older recordings, some of which have been reissued, feature four orchestras and their conductors. With the exception of the orchestra from Moscow, almost all of the performers are from the composer’s regional vicinity. What they have in common is that, in addition to the liveliness of the music, they also carefully bring out the remarkably varied instrumentation and thus make the strengths of the music resound.” ****
“…. The listener is struck by the almost uninterrupted vitality and intensity, especially of the outer movements. In addition to the extensive retention of tonality, more modern elements are sometimes found interwoven in a natural way… The older recordings, some of which have been reissued, feature four orchestras and their conductors. With the exception of the orchestra from Moscow, almost all of the performers are from the composer’s regional vicinity. What they have in common is that, in addition to the liveliness of the music, they also carefully bring out the remarkably varied instrumentation and thus make the strengths of the music resound.” ****
Uwe Krusch – Pizzicato.com.lu – 14 May 2021
“… Because of his personal character, his expressiveness and ability to effectively determine the build-up and release of tension, Brun’s contribution to the Winterreise discography must be considered remarkable. Karola Theill is a fine partner for him, with clear, contoured, tense accompaniment that is always rhetorical. The sound recording is superbly balanced and of optimal spaciousness for such a project.” ****
“… Because of his personal character, his expressiveness and ability to effectively determine the build-up and release of tension, Brun’s contribution to the Winterreise discography must be considered remarkable. Karola Theill is a fine partner for him, with clear, contoured, tense accompaniment that is always rhetorical. The sound recording is superbly balanced and of optimal spaciousness for such a project.” ****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 13 May 2021
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Uwe Krusch – Pizzicato.com.lu – 13 May 2021
My Wish List
Thais wins Juno Award!
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
