Coup de cœur *****

Sound 10      Booklet 9      Repertoire 10     Interpretation 10

“… the performance of Chausson's Symphony is of the same quality as that of Franck, which in its entirety makes the CD most desirable and recommendable as a reference.”

Performance ****      Recording ****

“… the individual voice of Franck as a composer is very much in evidence, and this splendid new performance does full justice to the piece. Even though the catalogue is full to the brim of rival recordings, this one is highly competitive. Once much neglected, Chausson’s Symphony in B flat major has now achieved the standing it deserves, and this is similarly delivered with thoughtfulness and the careful attention to tempo relationships.”