Reviews

'This is perfect ground for Lindsey and Cohen ... Her extraordinary vocal evocations are complemented throughout by the subtle and inflected playing of the Arcangelo group.'

'... the spiky approach of Il Giardino Armonico’s playing makes for arresting and dramatic listening.'

'Kodály’s impassioned Duo for violin and cello is a good fit with Dvořák’s Dumky in both passion and directness of address ... for wholehearted commitment these performances are outstanding.'

Concerto Choice: 'Trpčeski’s performance is glorious throughout: jaunty at the start, exquisite in the Andante with its Rachmaninov echoes, and letting rip wildly in the final explosion of joy.'

'These performances by Simon Trpceski and the Janácek Philharmonic Orchestra are of such immaculate brilliance and musical quality they even challenge Martha Argerich’s incendiary recording of the First Concerto. This is a disc to treasure.'

'The aria "Se' l mio duol non è si forte" is the great lament of Rodelinda, who believes that her husband Bertarido has died. Lucy Crowe does this in broad lines with gentle sobs, haunting rising and falling of the voice.'

'In these performances with the admirable Konzerthaus Orchestra, what emerges above all is the uniquely glowing sound of Weber’s orchestration, with its very special use of horns and winds.'

'They bring alive this story of fidelity, betrayal and redemption with clarity, conviction, and critical acuity. Especially compelling is soprano Lucy Crowe as Rodelinda.'

'Helmchen gives real substance to the Konzertstück ... Eschenbach and the orchestra deserve credit, too, for they match Helmchen’s deft touch and broad colour palette.'