Reviews

'Magical moments abound...this is the best recent recording of [No. 3] I've heard.'

'I have found the four previous issues utterly absorbing; No 5 is arguably the best yet. ... a magnificent disc. Roll on Volume 6.'

'Fisk plays brilliantly. His sound is strong yet sensuous. The RSNO under the direction of conductor José Serebrier play their hearts out, with a sound that is full and rich, yet also transparent.'

'The lush dissonances teased out during the pavans were deliciously wistful and the rhythmic interplay displayed in the dance movements gave an infectious, impish quality with a real swing.'

'This new recording with the SCO is no less than THE Brahms of our day.'

'Ticciati and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra injected zest and sparkle, with brilliant ensemble, characterful solos and, in every detail, breathtaking finesse. The cheers went on and on.'

'Ticciati's is lean and quite dazzlingly transparent. Listening with score in hand, I marvelled at the conductor's meticulous observance of Brahms's markings. Nearly every instruction regarding dynamics, phrasing and articulation is accounted for.'

'The performances of all this music are quite exceptional, being full of spirit, beautifully balanced, and played with outstanding skill ... these are marvellous, life-enhancing performances.'

Editor's Choice: 'It's unfailingly beautiful ... Piau’s light soprano is as fresh and pure.'