‘Everything sounds exactly as in the concert hall... This recording of the Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra offers pure surround sound... Vesko Eschkenzay's Guarneri violin is almost physically present' Stereo
‘The string tone is full, rich and defined. Young Italian conductor Marco Boni, who began his career as a cellist, was appointed permanent conductor of the group in 1995. He leads spirited performances of the Mozart works-the finale to Symphony No. 29 is particularly charming.' Classical CD Review
‘...lustrous string sound, weighty but clear bass, and excellent performances of these violin concertos. The surround channels seamlessly integrate with the more dominant front speakers, and while the soloist is located firmly in the center channel, there is enough "leakage" into left and right channels to broaden the sound. Immediately in the opening measures of the Mozart concerto listeners will hear how dynamic this recording is, from the well-defined basses and cellos to the natural-sounding violins and winds... Vesko Eschkenazy, first leader of the Concertgebouw Orchestra itself since 2000, graces these works with his warm, well-rounded tone and holds his own against any of his more famous competitors... He attacks the Mozart with exuberance, the Schubert with poised phrasing (note the way he holds back on the upbeats in the Allegro giusto), and turns the "other" Mendelssohn into a work whose relative neglect should be called into question. Conductor Marco Boni provides bouncy accompaniment, keeps the action moving, and achieves nice balances in the orchestra.' Classics Today