‘Tonal quality is unimpeachable and at no point does [Giltburg] allow Rachmaninov’s emotionality to overflow.’
– Gramophone

‘Boris Giltburg is a pianist of integrity; he emphasises lyricism over virtuosity and is sensitive without ever becoming sentimental. What a great pianist.’
– Choice of Klara, Klara

‘Giltburg finds the Goldilocks tempo for every piece; I rarely disagree with his tempo choices in Rachmaninov. And he summons ravishing sounds…’
– American Record Guide

‘…The playing is all richness, poise and detail…spell-bindingly virtuosic… Do listen to it: it’s a fine achievement.’
– Gramophone

‘…Marvellously done…played with such frequently thrilling breadth of operatic emotion as to make you immediately want to reach for one of Puccini’s operas.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★

‘…Clearly a labour of love…immaculate, finely judged renditions…a disc to treasure.’
– HRAudio.net ★★★★★

‘Naxos has issued many important recordings of 20th- and 21st-century music. I can make a case that this is one of the most important.’
– Fanfare

‘…Passionate, maximalist performance by The Brahms Trio… All the textures come alive; the music not only breathes but even pants from excitement…’
– Gramophone

‘…Elizabeth Haughan proves herself an exceptional guide: her pacing is extraordinary, her playing always sensitive, and she brings out the drama inherent in every pause, every accent, and each harmonic twist and turn.’
– Fanfare

‘[Fediurko] clearly revels in this music and brings great character and a rich vein of passion… Hopefully this will spark more interest in Kullak’s piano works; it bodes well for future releases in this adventurous series.’
– MusicWeb International

‘Williamson’s genius is that he plays these arrangements of mostly orchestral pieces as if they were always piano pieces… This is a master class in Lisztian piano style and another winner…’
– American Record Guide

‘Every aspect of the singing and playing throughout is praiseworthy …this series warrants a top recommendation for the Mozart masses; enthusiastically recommended.’
– Fanfare

‘Fabio Mechetti and the Minas Gerais Philharmonic play all three works with conviction and finesse. …this Oswald album is a thrilling discovery.’
– Gramophone

‘…The clarity…is impressive, as is the idiomatic interpretation…in the Concerto, … unreasonable not to recommend such a carefully produced result.’
– Ritmo

‘…Once again there is nothing about these performances that I have reservations about.’
– Fanfare

‘Avagyan is an inspired interpreter of the smaller pieces, dances, songs, and marches, giving each of the little miniatures its own character and thus ensuring variety so that the sequence never becomes monotonous.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★

‘…[Peter Otto’s] virtuosity and musicality in the concerto were very impressive. The orchestra is outstanding such a delightful surprise…’
– MusicWeb International

‘Guerrero conducts in a way that allows the dazzling music to sound expressive, and soloist Peter Otto masters both the expressiveness and the virtuosity of the solo part with equal success.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘Zhu Xiao-Mei possesses this combination of virtuosity and creative power, making her interpretations of Bach’s works special.’
– Pizzicato

‘In his recordings of Brahms’s 21 Hungarian Dances with the Munich Radio Orchestra…Roberto Abbado joins his father Claudio on the throne of reference recordings.’
– www.klassik.com

‘Hugely enjoyable.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★

‘The resulting performance is one to be treasured, with all the nuance and dynamic range this exhilarating work demands.’
– The WholeNote

‘Steffen Tast and his Berlin troupe tactfully embrace this musical imagination and exquisite sense of proportion and depth.’
– Diapason

‘…The Ländler takes on such a typically Viennese character that it is a delight to the ear.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘Pianists Bruno Belthoise and João Costa Ferreira rightly bring to light a selection of Polignac’s piano works, some of which have never been recorded before. A discovery…’
– Choice of Klara, Klara

‘…Touching and absorbing…’
– MusicWeb International

‘Hakkila, who was friends with Saariaho for 40 years, is an ideal interpreter at both piano and harpsichord, entering fully into the music’s serious, mysterious, curious spirit.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★

‘ Apart from the music itself being utterly captivating, the intensity of the performance and clarity of the recording make this a winner…’
– BBC Music Magazine

‘Leo Hussain conducts his Frankfurt Opera Orchestra with verve and energy, giving the farce a pleasant freshness.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★

‘In the pit Christian Thielemann draws stunning playing from the Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera; the strings are lustrous, the woodwind soli gorgeous and the brass sing with one voice. Thielemann’s pacing is exemplary.’
– The Wagner Journal

‘…A personable cast that embraces the concept with real spirit, driving the performance forward headlong… Giuseppina Bridelli is a delightfully pert Rosina…’
– Opera

‘…The production has a multi-layered feeling that elevates Offenbach’s imagination to unexpected heights. …I can easily foresee this production being anyone’s first choice among video versions; it is likely to be valued for a long time.’
– Fanfare