‘This is a compelling disc. The more familiar of Gurney’s songs all receive performances which are, without exception, first rate.’
– MusicWeb International

‘It is a journey through the less common Donizetti, sung with the mastery of an artist who knows the style perfectly, finding the appropriate accent in each page.’
– Scherzo

‘This is an occasion that should not be missed, as a recorded tribute to bel canto of such high quality does not appear frequently.’
– Ritmo

‘…This is a rewarding and varied disc of contemporary compositions for the guitar. Gabriel Bianco plays all the music with insight and panache.’
– MusicWeb International

‘…A truly delightful listening experience.’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘What you get are flowing lines, hand-in-glove dialogue between cello and piano, and consummate musicality.’
– American Record Guide

‘…It would be difficult to imagine a finer performance: soulful and virtuosic by turns.’
– ClassicsToday.com

‘…Played on this well-recorded Naxos album with dramatic flair and tonal refinement by Anne Akiko Meyers…’
– Gramophone

‘Utterly delightful is the Tarentelle, a lively duet for soprano and mezzo, charmingly performed by Erraught and Ruth Rosique.’
– MusicWeb International

‘The Norwegian MiNensemblet delivers a very accomplished and clear interpretation of Wolf-Ferrari’s “Chamber Symphony.”’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘…Performed beautifully…displaying virtuosity in works that demand the highest standards from the performer…’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘Principal Jacek Muzyk and associate principal Daniel Kerdelewicz are beyond flawless in these four concertos.’
– Fanfare

‘…[Quinn] is once again right on the mark, offering totally convincing performances that are well recorded.’
– Fanfare

‘…A magnificent recording… Highly recommended.’
– Ritmo

‘The Gould Trio excels at reviving the tempered Romanticism of these two works. The care taken in this first recording leaves us hoping for a quality complete set.’
– Diapason ★★★★★

‘Emmanuele Baldini and Lucas Thomazinho are excellent musicians who serve this music well. I doubt that better advocates for it could be found.’
– American Record Guide

‘The Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Fabio Mechetti, offers excellent interpretations.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★

‘…Those collecting this series need not hesitate, and those exploring may be assured of the sympathy and stylistic awareness of Poppen and his singers and players.’
– Gramophone

‘Everyone seems to be having a rollicking good time in this high-spirited release.’
– American Record Guide

‘Lovely playing by all.’
– American Record Guide

‘Unlike most complete editions, there isn’t a recording on these 17 discs that is less than very good, and most are superb.’
– Fanfare

‘Simon Rattle stages Haydn’s Creation for what it is: a celebration of life and joy. The music is played and sung with great sensitivity and warmth.’
– Pizzicato

‘…An altogether vivid and engrossing account of Haydn’s great oratorio’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★

‘A most attractive album from an impressive duo – and of course a nice tie-in with Fauré’s centenary.’
– Gramophone

‘…This 14th recording for Cedille continues the quartet’s consistently enthralling and timeless performances.’
– Take Effect

‘…Outstandingly committed playing from the ARC Ensemble and a superbly vivid recording.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★

‘Hypnotic performances all round.’
– Gramophone

‘The whole is played in a lively and airy fashion by the superlative septet Divinerinnen.’
– MusicWeb International

‘Giorgio Koukl, best known for his complete survey of Martinů’s piano music for Naxos, has the wit and elegance needed to bring a gleam to these miniature jewels.’
– Fanfare

‘A welcome bright spot in a fairly lacklustre crop of operatic recordings over this last year, reviving a work thought lost and featuring some superb singing from one of the best sopranos on the circuit today.’
– MusicWeb International

‘Nicholas Collon conducts a captivating interpretation of Elgar’s deeply spiritual work, always alert to its epic drama, while John Findon is a compelling Gerontius.’
– Gramophone

‘Corelli brings dramatic power and melting lyricism to the music.’
– Fanfare

‘Göteborg Baroque…approaches the collection of Buxtehude’s seven cantatas with a spirit and liveliness reminiscent of the Mediterranean warmth emanating from Gesualdo, Monteverdi, or Marenzio.’
– Ritmo

‘Viktoria Elisabeth Kaunzner navigates the challenging terrain of this contemporary music with great technical skill and sensuality’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘…These performances are a real alternative to the more common performances on organ and harpsichord. ’
– MusicWeb International

‘An unprecedented and detailed palette of colours that positions [Metzmacher] as a reference interpreter alongside Craft and Tilson Thomas. An excellent album.’
– Ritmo

‘…I would happily recommend this disc. It uncovers some music that is little known, with much style and often with panache.’
– Fanfare

‘…A spectacle of macabre eccentricity: a duality that mirrors the enfant terrible of Danish music.’
– Diapason ★★★★★

‘Conductor Stephan Zilias leads a propulsive, colourful rendition.’
– Fanfare

‘…Bruckner could not have asked for a more moving tribute to his life and art than this.’
– Gramophone

‘…An interpretation that is directed toward redemption…’
– Pizzicato

‘…This is a performance to treasure.’
– American Record Guide

‘With an eclectic and sometimes more than demanding repertoire, this always interesting and technically skilled artist [Asmik Grigorian] once again disarms us with an impeccable performance…’
– Ritmo ★★★★★