“… This is easily one of my favorite releases I have had the pleasure of reviewing. These symphonies deepen and enrich the mid-century symphonic canon and cannot be better presented than this – this is absolutely necessary listening for anyone with even a passing interest in 20^th Century music.”

**** Excellent album

“… the andante of the third symphony and the two adagios of the fourth are wonderfully introspective passages, a private zone where Bacewicz expresses dark and disturbing emotions. Alban Berg’s Lulu lurks somewhere in the score, as does Bartok’s Bluebeard, but the totality is pure Bacewicz…” ***

“…This SACD presents music that is well worth getting to know in fine performances. More, please.”

German Record Critics’ Award – Quarterly Best of New Releases for the First Quarter 2024

Performance ****      Recording *****

“… This recording is a superb showcase of her work.”

Performance *****      Sonics (Multichannel) *****

“Highly recommended.”

“…the orchestral works of the Polish composer Grazyna Bacewicz are proving to be immensely rewarding as they gradually appear — this is a voyage of discovery that is well worth making. The music here bristles with colour and invention …”

“…Her [Bacewicz] handling of the large-scale four-movement forms is wonderfully assured … Certainly the drive and conviction behind these performances suggest that Oramo believes passionately in the music’s worth, and the BBCSO revels in its expert orchestration. It all promises well for subsequent instalments.”  ****

“…It’s difficult to imagine performances as dedicated and as perceptive as these… enthusiastically recommended  ...”