Reviews

Eva Zaïck spins a lovely long line in the central aria, 'Dux aeterne', and dazzles with her coloratura in the opening Presto and the final 'Alleluia'.

'There are few more persuasive Bachians than Butt, who always reconsiders everything afresh ... A worthy conclusion to a series that includes some toweringly authoritative performances.'

'How wonderful to see Gray and The Royal Scottish National Orchestra giving these works such sterling performances ...'

'Gothic Voices and veteran harpist Andrew Lawrence-King realise them with warmth and affection, retaining and revitalising the vintage Gothic Voices sound. The ensemble is incisive, ripe-toned and finely balanced ... delicate as a fine French tapestry.'

'An attractive programme, well presented and recorded.'

'Butt is always a reliable go-to man for Bach, one you can trust to let his insights as scholar and performer inform the music ...'

'The G minor Symphony receives a truly involving reading, with plenty of imaginative phrasing and sufficient focus on the winds – the all-important clarinets and horns especially.'

'... it’s a taut performance, with a nicely detailed recording in the excellent Tonhalle acoustic.'

'Taylor is caught in sumptuous rippling, richly writhing across the keyboard, all the while de Swarte pours his heart out in long, aching phrases.'