‘…Not a single complete recording on modern instruments offers at once the transparency, the finesse, the fruitiness, and especially, in the minuets in particular, the sparkling humour and the delightful rusticity that Fischer distills in Copenhagen…’
– Classica

‘Kang can be wonderfully elegant, with a liquid sense of line… The choral singing is as good as one could wish for, and the recording admirably balanced, with little indication it was made live… a superb achievement.’
– Gramophone

‘…This is as satisfying an account of the youthful Puccini’s first success as one could wish to encounter: vocally flawless, sonically ideal and masterfully conducted.’
– MusicWeb International

‘Clear, incisive, and rhythmically flexible, Bianco makes full use of the contemporary repertoire’s range of techniques…creating a true little theatre of sound shadows everywhere.’
– Diapason ★★★★★

‘…[Salvi] leads the Sofia Philharmonic and its musicians play the score with a degree of vigour and panache that suggests they were born to it…’
– MusicWeb International

‘[Daugherty’s] ability to fit iconic aspects of American life into clean Stravinskian structures remains undiminished. …The album as a whole presents quite a variety, showing a composer whose language has continued to develop…’
– AllMusic.com ★★★★★

‘…Performances delivered by a flexible and engaged orchestral formation.’
– Classica ★★★★★

‘[Jean-Luc Tingaud] possesses both the capacity and knowledge to approach this music with the utmost assurance…’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘Tadokoro handles this expressiveness wonderfully, making the music poetic and lyrical with fine nuances of colour and subtle dynamic changes without becoming sentimental. In this, he surpasses other interpreters who have recorded this music.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘…an excellent launchpad for a brilliant career.’
– Classical Music Sentinel

‘If you do not have any of Filipec’s recordings from the complete Liszt series on Naxos, this CD will convince you of his worth.’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘Franz Hauk directs the Corneto de Bassus orchestra in a finely chiselled chamber music performance with exquisitely…phrased music that is thoroughly pleasing.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘Guido Sant’Anna has something to tell us about Mendelssohn’s concerto and he says it with exquisite beauty.’
– Fanfare

‘The crystalline recording, along with Emmanuele Baldini’s idiomatic violin performance, accompanied by pianist Lucas Thomazinho, is ideal for its precision and musicality.’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘Shugaev gives a lyrical and at times muscular performance… Performances and production values are faultless on this welcome release.’
– The WholeNote

‘The three pieces are played excellently by the Quatuor Danel…full of warmth and colour.’
– Pizzicato ★★★★★

‘Their highly coloured and characterful playing brings the best out of each piece, and I simply had to go back and hear them all again.’
– Gramophone

‘…Stunning instrumental proficiency, a necessary preservation of tradition, and at the same time, a look into the future.’
– Gramophone

‘End of My Days is Hughes’ latest winner in what has proved to a splendid sequence of recital discs for BIS . It’s superbly executed and ideally recorded.’
– MusicWeb International

‘…I can’t imagine Richter conducting it as powerfully and with as much impetus as Poschner does in this interpretation, which brings out the complex orchestration with the greatest brilliance…’
– Pizzicato

‘…An altogether stunning art song cycle.’
– ConcertoNet.com ★★★★

‘…An incredibly beautiful – and disturbing – new palimpsest of the American Spiritual.’
– The WholeNote

‘ This congenial work asks for a particularly light touch. And Douglas gives it that.’
– BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★

‘The Nordic Quartet reveals a unique and fascinating music.’
– Classica

‘There’s a palpable joy in this music-making, a gratifying meeting of cultures and personalities.’
– Fanfare

‘Micieli captures the mood of the opera scenes excellently. Each piece is interpreted with great sensitivity, and the pianist skilfully and effortlessly switches from one atmosphere to another.’
– Pizzicato

‘…Fleur Barron…gives a commanding, nuanced and passionate reading ’
– Limelight

‘This is great music, and the conductor gets a virtuosic performance out of his orchestra. I can’t think of a better performance of this overture.’
– Fanfare

‘From exuberant fanfares at the beginning to a dynamic coda in asymmetrical rhythms, Nicholas Collon and his musicians deliver a precise and jubilant reading of this masterpiece [Viola Concerto].’
– Classica

‘…Full of intensity and features a surprisingly recognisable language.’
– Ritmo

‘Placido Domingo offers the best, vocally and dramaturgically. He makes the role of Canio completely his own. His acting is shattering in its full passion and deep pain of jealousy and his voice is magnificent.’
– Pizzicato

‘Performances throughout the recording are all supremely beautiful.’
– The WholeNote

‘The combination of repertory, excellent musicianship, and recording excellence endows [the artists’] performances with an air of dignity, and majesty.’
– MusicWeb International

‘…A delightful discovery, showcasing the undeniable talent of a composer whose catalogue deserves further exploration.’
– Crescendo

‘…These unreleased recordings of Nelson Freire conveniently enrich the official discography of a pianist whose studio career has unfortunately been hindered for a long time…this is a rich box set that is a must-know for all lovers of the pianist.’
– Diapason ★★★★★

‘…An hour of great pianistic richness.’
– Ritmo

‘The French director’s personal interpretation receives a harmonious and brilliant response from his ensemble, Les Musiciens du Louvre, as well as commendable performances from the chosen singers.’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘…An entertaining romp through some enjoyable Baroque music.’
– Gramophone

‘Under the lively direction of Sesto Quatrini, the singers clearly enjoy their respective roles…’
– Classica ★★★★★

‘…Laurent Pelly conjures a universe in L’elisir d’amore that is both rural and distinctly vintage. …the production remains true to the romantic atmosphere of this melodramma giocoso, enhanced by a touch of whimsy, thanks to precise and sparkling direction of the actors (the choir has a lot of fun).’
– Diapason ★★★★★

‘As a director of light comedy, he [Laurent Pelly] has few rivals today due to his inventiveness, ability to weave scenes without losing interest, and talent for presenting the work in an undeniably beautiful package.’
– Ritmo ★★★★★

‘A great Macbeth for today.’
– Classica