'Bach's strings are transformed into a sculptural object on the marimba, the counterpoint of which can be perceived almost three-dimensionally.'
Naxos Deutschland blog
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'This one gives us all the ice and passion of Sibelius-as-Sibelius.'
Classical Modern Music blog
'... the sensuousness and joy of the music on this disc will come as a very pleasing surprise ...'
The Guardian
Sound 10 / Interpretation 9: 'The warm sounds... adapt perfectly to the contrapuntal music of Bach'
Crescendo
'Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård gives us illuminating performances in what is shaping up as an outstanding Sibelius cycle.'
Audio Video Club of Atlanta
'...glorious...the superior sound of these recordings enhances our pleasure in hearing the performances.'
Audio Video Club of Atlanta
Album of the Week: 'His attention to detail, the atmospheres of the pieces have all been beautifully crafted.'
BBC Radio Scotland 'Classics Unwrapped'
'The young musicians of Aldeburgh Strings and Aldeburgh Winds capture the former’s melancholy and the buoyant joy of the latter with equal skill.'
Financial Times
'Linn's sound from Snape Maltings is excellent, allowing the dense Metamorphosen room to breathe...'
All Music