Critics’ Choice
April 2013

Dear Friends,

Here comes a selection of the most glowing, recent reviews: fresh from leading music journals, quality dailies and respected online review sites. Naxos continues to accumulate outstanding ratings and reviews for its new and recent releases; please use the critical acclaim to continue to promote these titles.

Naxos Releases

Naxos 8.570608 [CD]
TAN, Dun: Symphonic Poem of 3 Notes / Orchestral Theatre / Concerto for Orchestra (after Marco Polo)
Hong Kong Philharmonic, Tan Dun

“a vivid demonstration of true orchestral virtuosity, with Tan Dun’s experimental effects superbly realised, and all captured in fulsome sound”
- Gramophone

Naxos 8.573053 [CD]
MCCABE, J.: Choral Music (Visions)
BBC Singers, Farrington, Hill

“raptly atmospheric and consummately crafted”
- BBC Music Magazine

“an eye-opening exploration of a facet of McCabe’s music that is little represented”
- MusicWeb International

Naxos 8.570944 [CD]
COUPERIN, F.: Pieces de violes avec la basse chifree: Suites Nos. 1 and 2 / Pieces de Clavecin: 27th Ordre
Perkola, Hakkinen

Rondo Classic Record of the Month

Naxos 8.572830 [CD]
ONSLOW, G.: Cello Sonatas, Op. 16, Nos. 1-3
Kliegel, Tichmann

“these are substantial works as demanding technically to the performer as they are immediately attractive to the ear of the listener”
- ClassicsToday.com

Naxos 8.570487 [CD]
PAGANINI, N.: Violin Concerto No. 5 / I palpiti
Pochekin, Russian Philharmonic, Yablonsky

“The disc stands out for its crisply defined recording and for the exceptional playing of Ivan Pochekin”
- Gramophone

Naxos 8.572212 [CD]
PENDERECKI, K.: Sinfonietta Nos. 1 and 2 / Capriccio / 3 Pieces in Old Style / Serenade
Warsaw Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Wit

“Antoni Wit, as always, is the most reliable possible guide to this repertoire, combining accuracy with warmth and expressive intensity”
- ClassicsToday.com

Naxos 8.559724 [CD]
TAYLOR, D.: Through the Looking Glass / GRIFFES, C.T.: Poem / The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan
Goff, Seattle Symphony, Schwarz

“some of the finest impressionistic American orchestral works ever composed, which deserve a much better place in American music history and appreciation”
- Audiophile Audition

Naxos 8.573070 [CD]
WHITBOURN, J.: Annelies (chamber version)
A. Zukerman, Westminster Williamson Voices, Lincoln Trio, Chandra, J. Jordan

“Demands to be heard.”
- MusicWeb International

Naxos 8.572549 [CD]
ZADOR, E.: Divertimento / Elegie and Dance / Oboe Concerto / Studies
Budapest Symphony Orchestra MAV, Smolij

“The orchestra plays with enthusiasm; this is quality music that’s evidently a lot of fun to play.”
- ClassicsToday.com

Naxos 8.572548 [CD]
ZADOR, E.: 5 Contrasts / Children's Symphony / Aria and Allegro / Hungarian Caprice
Budapest Symphony MAV, Smolij

“The Budapest Symphony Orchestra MÁV plays with great spirt and finesse under Mariusz Smolij.”
- ClassicsToday.com

Naxos AudioBooks NA0121
THACKERAY, W.M.: Barry Lyndon (Unabridged)
Keeble

“[Keeble’s] tone is firm and commanding, and he digs deep into Thackeray’s prose to precisely capture the very essence of Lyndon.”
- Publishers Weekly




Distributed Labels

C Major 712004 [Blu-ray] / 711908 [DVD]
SCHUMANN, R.: Symphonies Nos. 1-4 / SCHUMANN AT PIER2 (Documentary)
German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Jarvi

“artistically exceptional, beautifully filmed and expertly engineered set”
- Gramophone

Carpe Diem CD-16294
Chamber Music - BRUMEL, A. / AGRICOLA, A. / DE PAREJA, B.R. / TINCTORIS, J. (Mundus et Musica)
Qualia

“The playing is so fine and the repertoire so rare and pleasing that you could almost play the disc right through again without feeling all that bleary-eyed.”
- MusicWeb International

Cedille CDR90000-136
SAMPSON, D.: Chicago Moves / WOODWARD, J.: Gaudete / CHEETAM, J.: Sonata for Brass Quintet / BAXTER, B.: A Great Commercial City
Gaudete Ensemble

“An excellent introduction to the latest in brass quintet music. I hope there is more to come from these composers and performers.”
- MusicWeb International

Dacapo 8.226143
HOLMBOE, V.: Solo and Chamber Works for Guitar
Sivebaek

“This is an enchanting collection and any lover of Holmboe and all guitarists will want to have it.”
- MusicWeb International

EuroArts 2050558
BEETHOVEN, L. van: Symphonies Nos. 1-9 (3 DVD Box Set)
Gielen

“Imaginative, coherent and well considered … in every way worth hearing.”
- MusicWeb International

Grand Piano GP619-20
BEETHOVEN, L. van: Piano Duets (Complete)
A. and S. Hamann

“The Hamman performances must be described as sparkling.”
- American Record Guide

Ondine ODE1191-2D
KORNGOLD, E.W.: Much Ado about Nothing / Sinfonietta
Helsinki Philharmonic, Storgards

“supremely confident performance that exudes all the charm, warmth and vitality with which this work abounds”
- Gramophone

Timpani 1C1195
DUFOURT, H.: Lucifer d'apres Pollock / Voyage par-dela les fleuves et les monts
Luxembourg Philharmonic, Valade

“superbly crafted and strongly expressive contemporary music”
- MusicWeb International


 

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