Reviews

'This artfully crafted chamber music displays an endearing mastery of color, whimsy, delight, and melancholy.'

'The singing of Damien Guillon is again a perfect fit for the music ... Le Banquet Céleste’s classy performances infuse them with something of the serious atmosphere of the rest of the music.'

'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.'

Recommended: 'From the searingly intense opening to the Kodály Duo you are plunged headlong into a dazzling sound word, by turns exquisitely soft and then ragingly loud and powerful.'

'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.'

Editor's Choice: '... this superbly-played collection of his chamber works will yield a wealth of delightful surprises ...'

'The singing of Gothic Voices combines their signature perfect blend, intonation and rhythmic accuracy with a delightful freedom of musical expression.'

5 Recordings to Hear Right Now: '[A] superb album of aching, elegant melancholy.'