‘What the 20th century ignored, the 21st is reconstructing work by work, and this Naxos release by Florence Beatrice Price is one of the most solid steps in that direction.’
– Ritmo

‘What impresses above all in this recording is the deep inwardness of the playing. This album is the record of a meditation, and it’s a revelation.’
– BBC Music Magazine

‘[Cooper’s] personality becomes a medium through which we see Beethoven’s conception presented by a supreme interpreter. I was blown away by these performances.’
– MusicWeb International

‘…two stunning works by an Italian composer whose music deserves far more concert performances and recordings. This release certainly makes an irresistible case for these two works.’
– American Record Guide

‘Melodies abound, as do technical difficulties; indeed, some of the caprices give Paganini a run for his money! Lin handles them all with both an assured technique and lots of musicianship.’
– Fanfare

‘Rich tone and immaculate precision from Brantelid, plus finely judged accompaniment from the orchestra and pianist Bengt Forsberg.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★

‘The Tippett Quartet is fully aware of the role it plays here and performs the music with great dedication, yet without excess, elegantly and stylishly.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘The performance by the Azulejos Guitar Duo is spectacular…recreating on the guitars the timbral colours conceived by Granados – an arduous undertaking made possible only by formidable performing technique.’
– Amadeus (Italy) ★★★★★

‘Intriguing – and oddly addictive.’
– The Strad

‘The performance here [of Ceremony] is stunning, sensitive, dynamic, hypnotising. The recording, too, is superb, capturing everything from the lowest murmur to the highest, silvery twinklings.’
– Classical Explorer

‘In a soaring and ravishingly inspired, almost ethereal Albumblatt, Op. 58, we encounter the more mature Scriabin, whose moods Jaeden Izik-Dzurko captures wonderfully.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘An ambitious project bears fruit… Walentin is an endlessly enthusiastic, nimble and adaptable presence throughout and his Danish Chamber Players are no less compelling in their contributions.’
– The Strad

‘…[Slatkin’s] collection of Ravel’s Orchestral Works and Operas delivers so handsomely… an expressive blend of excellent voices and expert instrumentalists.’
– Gramophone

‘…Robert Jindra drawing fleet and stylish playing from the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra…’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★

‘This new recording of The Two Widows is cause for rejoicing… Robert Jindra draws playing of sparkling animation from the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra…’
– Opera

‘This is a generous, thoroughly recommendable collection… everything is unfailingly musical…’
– Gramophone

‘…A finely nuanced interpretation of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana.’
– Pizzicato

‘…this could be the best-balanced, most ‘informative’ recording we have.’
– Gramophone

‘Everything comes together in this thrilling live recording… Simon Rattle directs with an exhilarating overall sweep.’
– Gramophone

‘…impressive with its excellent interpretation and pristine, well-spatialized sound quality, surpassing Gamba’s recording (Chandos).’
– Ritmo

‘These musicians deliver magnificent renditions of all three selections.’
– Classical Lost and Found

‘Far removed from the familiar sweetness, Ysaÿe’s sonatas gain emotional honesty in the hands of [Ballot].’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘Gottlieb Wallisch is a name I love to see on a disc because I know the playing will be of the very highest calibre in all respects.’
– MusicWeb International

‘…This is now the best juncture from which to begin with Tchaikovsky.’
– International Piano

‘The performance…is of impeccable virtuosity and musicianship and OUR’s sound is crystal-clear. A delight from first note to last.’
– Gramophone

‘No higher praise could be given this disc than to say that it is completely worthy of its predecessor.’
– MusicWeb International

‘Singing of character and liquidity comes from the sopranos Angela Vallone as Livia and Bianca Tognocchi as Madama Brillante… Hussain maintains a pacy momentum: the whole thing goes with a swing.’
– Opera

‘…This audiovisual product is very enjoyable.’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘…This new interpretation brings detail and intellectual rigour while the voice remains an exceptional one… Meister and his forces provide an honourable account of one of the 20th century’s great operas.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★

‘…well worth watching, but the stand-out for me is Different Drummer, in which Marcelino Sambé delivers a powerful and revelatory portrayal of the soldier Woyzeck. We must be grateful that his utterly gripping performance has been preserved on film.’
– MusicWeb International