Koechlin: The Seven Stars' Symphony, Op. 132 & Vers la voûte étoilée, Op. 129 Classical Orchestral & Concertos Capriccio

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“… Ariane Matiakh’s performance of the symphony is beautifully done and can be recommended … Her performance of Vers la voûte étoilée similarly holds its own …”

Christian Hoskins – Gramophone magazine – September 2022

“… Ariane Matiakh directs the Basel Symphony Orchestra with imagination and control, drawing from them some excellent playing, and Capriccio’s recording is perfectly judged. With fine notes this is a splendidly realised disc.”

Jonathan Woolf – MusicWeb-International.com – 9 September 2022

“Koechlin’s fan letter to Hollywood receives its finest recording to date… For those wishing to discover this composer for the first time this might well be the disc to start their collection with.”

Nick Barnard – MusicWeb-International.com – 17 August 2022

“… Ariane Matiakh’s performance of the symphony is beautifully done and can be recommended … Her performance of Vers la voûte étoilée similarly holds its own … “

“Koechlin may not be a household name, but this disc is well worth getting to know.”

Göran Forsling - MusicWeb-Interntional.com – 26 July 2022

“… The Basel Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ariane Matiakh, plays very smoothly and with just that elegant refinement that Koechlin’s composition demands. And thus we have a quite excellent production of two Koechlin works that definitely deserve a greater degree of recognition.” ****

Remy Franck – Pizzicato.lu – 16 June 2022

“… The Basel Symphony Orchestra’s performance under Ariane Matiakh has a wonderful lithe elegance, which matches the beauty and refinement of Koechlin’s writing in every respect. And they pair the symphony with the nocturne Vers la voûte étoilée (Towards the Starry Vault), also composed in 1933 (though not performed until 1989), another gorgeous piece by this ridiculously neglected composer that deserves a regular place in concert programmes.” *****

Andrew Clements – The Guardian – 26 May 2022

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