Reviews

Editor's Choice: 'Phantasm have brought to life aspects of Bach's music that I knew to be there, inscribed into the musical notation, with utter stylishness. '

'Another very special Bach CD from Phantasm.'

'The finely played Allegretto from the Sonata in A major gives a perfect insight into the qualities that Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya and Richard Egarr exert …'

'... it is not only this encyclopedic aspect that makes this production valuable; it is the extraordinarily respectful and circumspect approach of the performers that makes one sit up and take notice.'

'The conductor fully embraces the fairy-tale character of the music ... The way he makes the strings sing lyrically, but handles Bartók's angular musical lines just as nimbly, shows tremendous narrative power.'

'The sound of the Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra is a joy; richly rounded with the climaxes full and satisfying.'

'... a glint of French sunshine that offers love as life’s best solution.'

Quarterly Critic’s Choice: 'The Marian Consort ... presents this spectacular find for the first time in a recording that is also outstanding in terms of interpretation.The Marian Consort lets their high art shine with magical clarity and beauty.'

'Piau cleverly builds her programme, her vocal work compelling. Pianist David Kadouch offers fitting counterpoints to the vocal drama, and is allowed to showcase his subtlety in a few instrumental respites.'