Harrison Birtwistle: Chamber Works Classical BIS

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“… The Nash Ensemble’s long familiarity with, and constant advocacy of, Birtwistle’s music resonate throughout these assures and vibrantly intense performances – a worthy memorial of long-lasting value.” – Arnold Whittall

Gramophone magazine Critics’ Choice 2022 – December 2022

**** Excellent Album

Romaric Gergorin – Classica magazine (France) – May 2022

“… The Nash Ensemble are no strangers to Birtwistle’s music and have made several previous recordings of it. They premiered the later movements of the Oboe Quartet, and also the Duet, which is here played by its dedicatees. This is its first recording; there are other recordings of the other works but usually in mixed recitals… We have two indubitably fine works, the Trio and the Oboe Quartet, one curiosity, Pulse Sampler, and one work, the Dudet, which I can make nothing of. A mixed bag, therefore.”

Stephen Barber – MusicWeb-International.com – 6 April 2022

Performance ***** Recording *****

Kate Bolton-Porciatti – BBC Music magazine – April 2022

“… All the music here retains a freshness and focus belying the composer’s age; it’s a long way from a mere rehashing of familiar ways of doing things…”

Arnold Whittall – Gramophone magazine – March 2022

“…For those familiar with Birtwistle’s music, this release won’t disappoint as the inventive neo-modernist approach is ever-present and performed expertly by the ensemble.”

Adam Scime – thewholenote.com – 8 March 2022

“… the concluding Oboe Quartet is a right little cracker, an evening’s chit-chat in a snug bar with plenty of gossip to exchange. The musicians, members of the Nash Ensemble, are plainly having fun…” ****

Norman Lebrecht – Myscena.org – 11 March 2022

Artistic Quality 9 Sound Quality 10 Overall Impression 9

“… Birtwistle continues to be a heavyweight in British music with his latest chamber music. In terms of recording technology, the BIS production is once again without the slightest flaw.”

Martin Blaumeiser – Klassik.heute.de – 1 March 2022

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