Reviews

'One cannot overpraise Lindsay’s ability to characterize strongly while retaining beauty of tone when the music calls for such ... For lovers of vocal artistry, Tiranno is a must.'

'... formal craftsmanship and vigorous imagination ensure an astonishing artistic wealth.'

'Refined sound colors and transparent textures highlight both the melodic richness and the concertante character of the music.'

'The Alpha recording for Pilsan is stunning, the piano brilliantly prepared by technician Christian Schoke. The recording process involved Pilsan playing the work over and over again, as if in a concert - and that sense of continuous thought is preserved miraculously on these two discs. A gem.'

'Those wondering whether an hour plus of solo early wind instruments music is too much can rest easy, for there is great variety here ... fresh and enjoyable for anyone.'

'Among the challenges posed today by this music there is the need for a certain restraint that prevents musicians and singers from the temptation to push too much on the pedal of rhetoric and the "theater" of affections, a need well understood by Lionel Meunier.'

'Järvi jumps in enthusiastically, feet first, the Tonhalle entirely with him .... Järvi brings a fine and convincing sense of shape to this symphony, the dynamics sculpted, exaggerated yet illuminating and full of clarity.'

'With a fine, agile and measured English Concert, Harry Bicket takes a classic, graceful and lively approach.'

'Catriona Morison delivers a very successful first recital for both the originality of the programme and the quality of the interpretation.'