„So ist sein enger Kontakt mit den Cello Suiten von Bach—unterstützt durch die technische Begleitung mit wenig Hall, aber Wärme—eine spannende Herangehensweise, die mit ihrer ehrlichen Aussage fesselt“ (Pizzicato, Luxembourg)» More

‘Paul McCreesh and Gabrieli bring the history, ceremony and liturgy of these extraordinary events to life … the result is a joyful celebration of five centuries of choral music, performed with the same vast forces as were heard at the coronation services. Alongside an orchestra of rare early-twentieth century instruments, an extended Gabrieli Consort is amplified by the energetic sound and fresh faces of several hundred young singers from Gabrieli’s choral training programme Gabrieli Roar’ (Presto Classical)

‘This CD from Amici Voices is a triumph. Since their founding in 2012, Amici Voices has pursued the path of one-to-a-voice Bach—and from the evidence of this disc, with great success … the solo arias are neatly dispatched, and throughout this well-planned CD one has the sense of an ensemble with great things ahead of them’ (Choir & Organ)» More

‘There are many lovely things about this album including some delightful instrumental playing’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘A colourful panorama stylishly and affectionately executed by all concerned’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘I was much looking forward to getting my hands on this CD, having chosen Steven Osborne’s previous Beethoven sonata disc, featuring a dangerous and profound Hammerklavier, as my Critics’ Choice in 2016. From the first note, Osborne’s kinship with the composer is everywhere apparent and he conveys the vast contrasts of the last three sonatas unerringly … Steven Osborne has made many outstanding recordings but this is certainly among his finest. A magnificent achievement’ (Gramophone)

‘The holy trinity of Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas Opuses 109, 110 & 111 thrives under Steven Osborne’s intense musicianship; an unmissable release’ (Classical Source)» More

‘An endlessly enlightening album, finely recorded. Essential listening’ (International Piano)» More

'Niet algemeen bekend is dat Clarke het werk [de Altvioolsonate] publiceerde voor altviool of cello. Dat komt vooral omdat er weinig goede cello-opnamen zijn. Daarin is nu verandering gekomen met de opname van celliste Natalie Clein en pianist Christian Ihle Hadland. De cello geeft de Sonate een robuustere klank en laat de taal van Clarke die doorspekt is met chromatiek, verwijde en poly-tonaliteit in deze sonate nog duidelijker en scherper spreken. Wat dat aangaat klin ken de drie korte werken en de Cellosonate van Frank Bridge een stuk milder en lieflijker. Net als de Six Studies in English Folk Song van Vaughan Williams, die de cd besluiten en nog even samenvattend duidelijk maken dat het de Engelse tongval en volksmuziek is die de drie componisten op deze mooi verzorgde cd verbindt' (De Nieuwe Muze, Netherlands)» More

‘This fourth and final volume in Martin Roscoe's survey of the complete piano music is a reminder of Dohnányi's own value … the highlight is surely Roscoe's towering account of the early (1899) Passacaglia in E flat minor, evoking the music's magnificent line going back through Brahms to Bach’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘The Orlandos are so experienced in this repertory that, nearly always, the choice of tempo and tone is spot-on (and tempo is perhaps the most important decision, given that absolute tempos are never indicated), which maximises the music’s communicative potential … in singing of such insight there is so much to learn. And as to the music—did I mention it earlier?—Dufay is simply astonishing’ (Gramophone)

‘Brabbins has the measure of the piece and leads his forces in a superbly convincing account. The Huddersfield Choral Society sing splendidly for him, as does the uniformly excellent quintet of soloists. Elgan Llŷr Thomas and Elizabeth Llewellyn are especially touching, while in the title role, baritone Roland Wood is on terrific form’ (Choir & Organ)» More