Reviews

'The natural beauty of his baritone timbre, the infinite range of nuances he uses without being overbearing, his sense of line within each Lieder as well as throughout a great cycle, make him one of the great Lieder singers of the young generation.'

'... its special qualities almost leap out and bite you in this recording of the second of Linn’s Handel series ... this is an exemplary recording of Handel’s vibrant Easter surprise.'

Record of the Week: 'An Easter oratorio that breaks the mould: Handel's La Resurrezione ... no narration, no choral commentary, we're up-close and personal as the story plays out in real time. Fab cast, colourful playing, and Ashley Riches as Lucifer is devilishly good.'

'Grigorian’s singing is pristine, athletic, strong ... but she has delicacy and tenderness, too. Opening song “Dissonance” immediately starts at a high level of intensity ... As Grigorian’s last phrase hangs in the air, the heart stands still.'

'Schultz and Ware rise to the challenge of every style, from Mayer’s urgent Der Erlkönig to Clarke’s wistful Down by the Salley Gardens.'

Editor's Choice: 'Grigorian is utterly compelling throughout. The mood is immediately set in the title-track ...'

'Excellent text intelligibility, beautiful voice and sensitivity ... Unquestionably an overdue, highly enjoyable debut.'

'Vocal performances are almost unanimously strong, particularly striking from both high tenors - more showily extrovert and trumpet-like in their brilliance than King’s singers - as well as stylish countertenors Paul-Antoine Bénos-Dijan and Guillon himself.'

'... luminous and excellent definition create a wonderful recording ...'