‘Balada has a gift for instrumental layering and chatter, and he takes the players to extremes of range and dynamics with almost giddy modernist delight.’ – Gramophone

‘This is an exceptional album, both in concept and execution.’
– Gramophone

‘one of the best records I’ve heard this year’ – American Record Guide

‘Antoni Wit coordinates his ensemble superbly in both of these rather complex works by Krzysztof Penderecki and he never fails to rise to the composer’s inspiration.’ – Pizzicato

‘[Urbs Romana] deserves a break-out recording, and Soustrot’s performance with the Malmö Symphony Orchestra may be the one to secure this symphony a place in the standard repertoire’ – Allmusic.com

‘Worth your time and attention, no doubt about it.’ – ClassicsToday.com

‘Lin has an intense style that imbues his performance with a frantic energy that gives the entire [concerto] a sense of urgency—and to good effect.’
– WTJU

‘exciting and charming’ – American Record Guide

‘[Jamie Parker’s] reading is admirably clear, expressive, and emotional.’
– AudioFile

‘Elmar Oliveira’s playing is richly sonorous, the Dublin orchestra is superlative, and Artek’s expansive, airy sonics capture all in a faultless balance of crisp detail and holistic blend.’ – American Record Guide

‘this is the Aureliano to have’ – Gramophone

‘Superbly paced and played; Mariss Jansons provides his excellent cast of singers the support and vision needed for a memorable performance.’
– Gramophone

‘Hearing as refined and lustrous an orchestra as the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra play Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score is a treat in itself.’ – The Guardian

‘Vividly conducted by Gerrit Priessnitz, the whole thing is a blast, and bang up-to-date too’ – Gramophone

‘This is a very welcome and truly important CD, since recordings with the music of the Russian avant-garde composer Mosolov are still a rarity.’
– Pizzicato

‘This album demands much of its performers and audience, but the vitality of the music and Eighth Blackbird’s stunning virtuosity make it a compelling experience.’ – Allmusic.com

‘One of our greatest new-music ensembles [...] Chicago-based sextet Eighth Blackbird’s programming is almost as tight as their ensemble playing.’
– WQXR (New York)

‘these are not pre-wrapped candies from the grocery, but truffles hand made by an expert chocolatier. Enjoy.’ – American Record Guide

‘emotionally dramatic and sweeping performances’
– American Record Guide

‘Out go professional singers; instead stonecutters, carpenters, shoemakers, stonemasons and chefs become the ‘cast’ of [Battistelli’s] opera. And Battistelli transforms their everyday noises into art... John Cage would have punched the air with joy.’ – Gramophone

‘Tzinlikova plays the sonatas with a flawless technique and obvious joy’
– Fanfare

‘this is one of [Young’s] finest performances and a stirring summation’
– Allmusic.com

‘a highly recommended tonic to grandiose Goldberg Variations’ – Allmusic.com

‘understated virtuosity with committed playing...provocative and diverting in equal measure’ – Gramophone

‘Collectively and individually it would be hard to imagine finer exponents of this marvellous music.’ – MusicWeb International

‘played with affection and style’ – MusicWeb International