Reviews

Editor's Choice: 'Three masters of variation form – Beethoven, Brahms and Mozart – are explored, and very clearly enjoyed, by pianist Simon Trpčeski on this delightful album.'

The Strad Recommends: 'A landmark recording of these superlative string sextets.'

Recording of the Month: 'Handel’s operatic Easter oratorio gets a beautifully elegant reading from Harry Bicket, who leads an excellent English Concert and a superb all-British set of soloists in this truly wonderful recording.'

'The strength of their ensemble playing is perhaps even more apparent in the transcriptions on this album. For example, they uncover harmonies in Stravinsky and Haydn in an unprecedented way.'

'If you appreciate Bach’s music you will find yourself quite at home and well-entertained throughout this fine program ... Highly recommended.'

'The playing is of the very highest level. Patricia Kopachinskaja and pianist Joonas Ahonen take great pleasure in exploring this repertoire to their heart’s content, with Antheil’s Sonata being the highlight, of course.'

Quarterly Critics Choice Lieder and Vocal Recital: 'This album stands out above all for its artistic excellence ... a quiet consolation in these sad days.'

'... it explores a different facet of Piau’s artistry while presenting arias that are, in many cases, underserved treasures. Highly recommended.' 

'He paints a lifelike picture of Seville's neighbourhoods, Madrid's districts, Iberian landscapes and heritage gems. For Goerner, the summer holidays have already begun, and suddenly we know where we want to go.'