from Mendelssohn & Bargiel: Octets (CDH55043) 1 Allegro moderato ma con fuoco [14'12] 32 minutes 44 seconds 4 tracks2 Andante [7'52] 3 Scherzo: Allegro leggierissimo [4'25] 4 Presto [6'15] ‘Divertimenti give a brilliant, highly committed performance’ (Gramophone) ‘The recorded sound is brilliant. This is a disc that I wouldn't be without’ (American Record Guide) ‘Divertimenti does a first-rate job, abetted by Hyperion's atmospheric, transparent recording’ (Fanfare, USA) |