Reviews

5/6: 'It's simply outstanding. Robin Ticciati is one of his generation's top conductors.'

'Given the outstandingly tuned singing and ensemble, the result is to expose Monteverdi’s often dazzling counterpoint in rare detail and clarity...a finely conceived and splendidly executed achievement.'

Sound Quality 80%: 'The later work, often disparaged, emerges here as a sparklingly fresh and Manze's winds balances are telling in both concertos.'

'This is a first-rate recording...the sounds of the Dunedin’s strings and His Majestys Sagbuts and Cornetts are exceptionally well-blended and beautifully captured in this intelligent and well-produced recording.'

'...the way he goes from the virile nightly dialogue of “Waldesgesprach” so well characterised to the nocturnal hush and unearthly stillness of “Mondnacht” is extraordinary.'

'Boesch has a tone and a mode of delivery for every mood.'

'...all these variations require a fresh, attentive ear that with repeated listening can perceive subtle new transformations and nuances.'

'The performance by John Butt and his ensembles is lively and colourful.'

Supersonic Award: 'The English Renaissance composer Christopher Tye was known for his capricious character, which can also be observed here and there in his sometimes perky music. Phantasm’s performances are highly enjoyable, nuanced, fresh and playful.'