Bartók: Concerto pour orchestre - Concerto pour alto

Recommended

Critics’ Choice 2023

“… technical immaculate and darkly poignant...”

Sound 10      Record 10      Repertoire 10      Interpretation 10

“…Whether to complete an already well-stocked library or for a first purchase, we highly recommend this CD which will not disappoint.”     

Recommended

“…Bloch’s orchestra has no weak sections.  The strings’ articulation in the fast moving passages is something to behold.   Likewise, the solo woodwinds, brass, and percussion are first-class in every way.  The sound that Alpha provides is truly vivid, allowing one to savour Bartók’s rich and colourful orchestra to the fullest…”

**** Excellent Album

“…The orchestral transparency and the outstanding quality of the orchestral playing must also be emphasized. The Orchestre National de Lille shows itself to be a top-class formation of undisputed international standard.Bela Bartok’s unfinished viola concerto is played by the Israeli violist Amihai Grosz with great interiorization, in the slow movement with almost unearthly calm… Grosz is congenially accompanied by the orchestra under Alexandre Bloch’s inspired conducting.” *****  

Editor’s Choice – Orchestral Section

“…Recommended.”