‘[Piemontesi] visits renowned performers like Pires, Pappano, and Kovacevich. They reveal the secret behind their magical symbiosis of human and piano: voice and colouring, imagined texts, stretched fingers, posture, religious belief…’
– Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik (German Record Critics’ Award)

‘On this splendid tribute to Sir Andrew Davis, his Bach transcriptions are beautifully realised by the BBC Philharmonic.’
– Gramophone

‘The Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra Ostrava plays with inspiration and nuance under the committed direction of Dario Salvi, delivering colourful and, when necessary, dramatically gripping performances.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘The Duo Yumeno’s performance is crystal-clear and showcases an excellent exercise in expressiveness.’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘As before, the Gould Trio proves an unstinting advocate on a recording that provides pleasure throughout… constructed with skill and no small amount of aural imagination.’
– The Strad

‘…This disc is a welcome introduction to Miranda’s music, which is attractive without being simplistic or imitative…’
– Fanfare

‘Christoph Poppen’s exemplary cycle seems only to gain in stature with each successive release… these crisply enunciated and robust accounts reflect the consistently high standards already attained by previous issues in this valuable endeavour.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★

‘Intuitive musicianship illuminates a Russian master…’
– The Strad

‘I am delighted to celebrate this comprehensive release for its excellence. There’s not a weak moment anywhere. ’
– Fanfare

‘Very special, but above all, incredibly beautiful!’
– Rootstime

‘Smith and MacDonald are excellent guitarists, and their level of ensemble playing is remarkable.’
– Soundboard (Guitar Foundation of America)

‘There is no doubt that this is one of the most important interpretations of Shostakovich’s Fifteenth by a non-Russian conductor.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘The result, thanks to playing with incredible sensitivity and dynamic range, is a performance of the quietest intensity, and all the more devastating for that.’
– The New York Times

‘…a noteworthy recording that stands alongside the idiomatic interpretations of the Groupe Instrumental de Paris and Alexander Tcherepnin himself…’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘[The performers] shape Chausson’s 40-minute concerto with commitment, but also the flickering of colours and warmth into a balanced whole that maintains the sound balance.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘The Nightingale’s approach to the gripping Adagio is massive and emotive in tone… The Nightingale musicians evoke breadth and dynamism…’
– ClassicsToday.com

‘Gritskova’s singing is stunning. Her rich and powerful voice easily navigates large leaps, sustaining fullness through her range, and is expressive as it brings out nuances and subtlety of the texts.’
– American Record Guide

‘The pieces are well chosen, remarkably individual most of the time. Above all, they are sensitively played by Wallisch, who never exaggerates but is flexible enough in his phrasing to bring these period classics back to joyous life.’
– Limelight

‘Ludovic Morlot creates a shimmering web around soprano Fleur Barron’s lucid vocals in Trois Poèmes, on an album that also showcases Shéhérazade and Don Quichotte’
– The Guardian ★★★★

‘The performance is very enjoyable… Tenor Luciano Ganci is excellent; eloquent of phrase, specific of emotion and golden of tone… Felix Krieger’s conducting is idiomatic and supportive. Donizetti fans, enjoy!’
– Opera Now ★★★★

‘Finland’s finest chamber orchestra… this album marks yet another significant achievement, offering spirited, richly detailed recordings… Robust and vigorous, this boldly emphatic account brings this score fully to life.’
– BBC Music Magazine

‘Janne Nisonen presents an exciting, rhetorically formulated version of the symphony.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘John Owen Edwards has crafted a brilliant overture… It marches with pomp and circumstance; it fizzles and sparkles. I loved it…’
– MusicWeb International

‘The combination of beautiful vibrant music, stunning playing, and thoughtful interpretation by Höör Barock, and the soloists, augurs well for a highly entertaining musical experience.’
– MusicWeb International

‘…A lasting and impressive work with a committed and exciting, very colourful interpretation.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘…Capable of a jaw-dropping dynamic range, the choir triumphs over the extreme demands Schnittke asks for totally effortlessly. All of this is accomplished with perfect blend, balance, and intonation.’
– Fanfare

‘…The performance is musically strong. The big discovery for me is Bogdan Volkov’s Lensky.’
– Fanfare

‘If there’s one word for Noseda’s conducting, it’s “articulate” in sharpening and revealing the dramatic purpose of the moment.’
– Gramophone

‘This recording is a worthy commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Prokofiev’s death.’
– Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik (German Record Critics’ Award)

‘An exciting performance that is very enjoyable.’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘The scenes using Philip Glass’s music are quite beautiful, and the dancing is often superb.’
– American Record Guide