‘Another triumph from William Christie.’
– Gramophone

‘An exceptional edition.’
– Opéra (France)

‘A remarkably interesting production’
– MusicWeb International

‘A fascinating and gloriously played programme of little-known American orchestral works, assembled and conducted with real care and passion by Robert Trevino.’
– Gramophone

‘An enterprising conductor leading a talented and enthusiastic ensemble with both swagger and sensitivity to burn.’
– ClassicsToday.com

‘Robert Treviño and the Basque National Orchestra deserve the highest praise for the verve and polish of their playing, replete with enviable transparency and nuance.’
– MusicWeb International

‘Virtually unknown pieces of symphonic Americana turn out to be lively and contemporary in the hands of conductor Trevino.’
– AllMusic.com ★★★★★

‘This was, simply, a terrific release. More – much more – of this, please.’
– The Arts Fuse

‘David Lloyd-Jones conducts them so well as to recall the glory days of Sir Thomas Beecham.’
– American Record Guide

‘A listening which is not only very pleasant but of the utmost interest’
– Musica

★★★★

‘Fun and flair… The London Suite is just the tip of an enjoyable iceberg.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★

‘Magical stuff from start to finish.’
– Classical Music Daily

‘This is superlative playing of such power and imagination that it elevates the works far above what can descend to mere pastiches.’
– Soundboard (Guitar Foundation of America)

‘A fascinating window into Haydn’s earliest piano trios, beautifully performed’
– Fanfare

‘Always well-formed in sound, even in agitated episodes, the music is always presented transparently and thus does justice to Henze’s wish for euphony. Yet the vehemence of the density of expression remains unbroken.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘Marin Alsop proves herself to be a top-flight interpreter of Hindemith’s music, showing Sancta Susanna to be a masterpiece.’
– MusicWeb International

‘Alsop’s performance is terrific: clear, luminous and appropriately moving.’
– Limelight ★★★★★

‘This fine release stimulates an appetite both for more Hindemith and for more Alsop in Vienna.’
– AllMusic.com ★★★★★

‘Performed with admirable flair and passion by Alsop and her Viennese forces.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★

‘Delightful!’
– Stretto

‘An absolutely riveting addition to Hauk’s unflinching advocacy of Mayr’s mostly neglected sacred oeuvre.’
– Classical Music Daily

★★★★

‘The WDR Rundfunkchor combines clarity and a rich sound. Poppen’s readings are straightforward and unfussy, capturing a lyricism in these works that is sometimes lost…’
– AllMusic.com ★★★★★

‘Gabriel Pierné’s suites from Ramuntcho and Cydalise et le Chevre-pied enchant in their rendition by Darrell Ang and the Orchestre National de Lille.’
– www.klassik.com ★★★★

‘John Jeter supplies intelligent leadership, projecting the symphony’s structures firmly.’
– Stereophile ★★★★★

‘Not only inspiring but enjoyable, and not only interesting for our times but of splendid and durable quality.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★

‘A real discovery!’
– Stretto

‘Piekut hits the sweet spot between technical accuracy and off-the-cuff brilliance.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★

★★★★

‘Stylish and vibrant, with an energetic chorus and strong soloists.’
– Opera News

★★★★

‘This new recording is so good, it is not of interest only to Villa-Lobos completists. It is worth collecting in terms of sheer performance, a shining example of a simpatico violin/piano partnership.’
– Fanfare

‘A major statement in violinist Kremer’s long career of championing Weinberg’s music.’
– AllMusic.com ★★★★★

‘Ecstasy and clarity: The Bavarian State Opera Orchestra under Kirill Petrenko sets the benchmark with the first CD on its new label.’’
– www.klassik.com

‘Here’s an all-enveloping performance of this great work that demands to be heard. Highly recommended.’
– Gramophone

‘What an achievement it is!’
– ClassicsToday.com

‘A legendary performance of the Verdi Requiem’
– Opera Now ★★★★★

‘Another long-delayed surprise, this release of a forty-year-old live performance takes its place at the head of my favourite live performances’
– MusicWeb International

‘These are powerful pieces of nature music and make an immediate appeal.’
– MusicWeb International

‘A compelling 20th-century rediscovery’
– Limelight

‘One of the most important and most brilliantly composed operas of the 20th century.’
– Online Merker

‘[Blumina’s] playing is as mercurial as Weinberg’s music. In her hands, the piano can sound sarcastic, sentimental, angry, restless, or playful.’
– WTJU

‘Liverman’s expansive, expressive baritone is perfect for these songs by Black composers.’
– Opera News

‘Here is a singer with a wonderfully rich, powerful, and expressive voice.’
– American Record Guide

‘[Holmsted] is superb in every aspect of the work, and boasts a truly fabulous trombone sound – powerful, masculine, but sweeter than a nut when required.’
– MusicWeb International

‘Stylish in their ornamentation and fully realising the expressive power of Italian harmonic practice, these musicians have contributed a most welcome addition to the Cavalli discography.’
– Choir & Organ ★★★★

‘Intensely and soulfully played music to the ear.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★

‘We would like to think that the marquise… would have appreciated Nicolas Horvath’s energetic and very expressive interpretation.’
– Télérama

‘This is an important release that we all should have on our shelves and in our ears.’
– American Record Guide

‘The interpretations are sensitive, eloquent and above all expressive.’
– de Gelderlander ★★★★★

‘This exhilarating collection is indeed a fitting tribute to one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century… An unmissable operatic memento.’
– Classical Music Daily

‘A fascinating and a very rewarding listen’
– Gapplegate Classical-Modern Music Review

‘A musical and technological triumph.’
– MusicWeb International

‘A novel reading that makes one forget how challenging these works can also sound.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘This boxed set is a gem.’
– Crescendo

‘Julie Fuchs delivers a true star turn in the title role, funny, feisty and winsome all at once.’
– Limelight ★★★★★

‘Spiritualy Transformative – Hindemith’s dense historical drama is invigorated by Keith Warner’s production’
– Opera News

‘The performance and production finally confirm my suspicions that Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler is a work of the greatest importance, and packs more emotional weight and dramatic punch than the Kubelík audio recording might have conveyed.’
– MusicWeb International

‘The manner in which director Robert Carsen does so in this initially challenging but ultimately completely convincing Dutch National Opera production takes the process to a whole different level. Singing of the highest quality adds to a riveting experience from Amsterdam.’
– MusicWeb International

‘The production that kick-started the French Baroque revival is back in style.’
– Limelight

‘Still-fresh and still-revelatory production, telling of a goddess’s destructive love.’
– Opera News

‘These soloists and a well-differentiated ensemble are led by Ivor Bolton with rhythmic sensitivity and a feel for colourful sound: escalating to a moving love-death finale.’
– Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik (German Record Critics’ Award)

‘This 2019 production not only makes all the comedic points, but the performances and production are outstanding. I haven’t enjoyed a comic opera production this good in some time.’
– American Record Guide

‘Skilfully and humorously directed by Laurent Pelly’
– Online Merker

‘Andrew Wincott captures the multitude of contrasted characters with consummate skill, projecting young hopefuls and jaded oldies, heavy fathers and flirtatious daughters, with equal felicity.’
– The Times (London)