Reviews

'Interesting cross-connections emerge ... The juxtaposition of a Mendelssohn fugue with Bach's mighty Passacaglia in C minor is particularly revealing.'

'The result is therefore astonishing ... That depth that Oehler put into the new adaptation for small orchestra, Pinnock managed to add to it with razor-sharp precision during the performance. A sophisticated recording.'

Excepcional: 'This is an artistic proposal in which two (or three) epochs reflect each other and are inspired by each other ... A marvel.'

'... an incredibly fresh, dance-like, lively performance that swings and grooves as if Bach, the originator, were still with us. Here the universe begins to dance and we realise once again: J.S. Bach is and remains the most modern composer of all time.'

Record of the Week: 'Small forces compared to some, but the resulting clarity and suppleness of Mozart’s musical lines is a joy and John Butt’s choice of flowing tempos adds to the feeling of exultant beauty.'

'The fragility of “Dawn” balanced the robust “Storm”. And listen to how, in the latter, Crudele highlights Britten’s many, many felicities of scoring ...'

'The work's set pieces, with Anna Dennis on fine form in "Laudamus te" and Lucy Crowe supremely graceful in "Et incarnates est," are enhanced here by a raft of orchestral details.'

Voice & Ensemble Award Winner: '... it leaves you longing to hear and explore so much more ...'

'It’s a delicious rarity, and it’s a fantastic performance.'