Reviews

'Everything's well cast, characterful playing and a nicely focused recording as well.'

'Such a mishmash is typical of Kopatchinskaja, who has an antenna for original and unexpected perspectives. She also has guts ...'

'Italian conductor Alessandro Crudele knows this soundworld inside out. With his skilful London orchestra, he never slips into the easy spectacular, so as to showcase all the colours and feelings which this music provides.'

'This album is a snapshot of history to be enjoyed like a superior period film. Above all, immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Dublin in those days thanks to the Irish Baroque Orchestra.'

Album of the Weekend: 'Three joyous Haydn symphonies from the brilliant Kammerorchester Basel.'

'Recorded versions of Britten's opera The Turn of the Screw are few and far between. This one will henceforth occupy pride of place.'

'This is one of those rare albums that is as enjoyable as it is historically significant. This is a richly beautiful recording of gorgeous performances.'

'South African soprano Golda Schultz emergences as a master storyteller.'

'A luxury cast of six solo voices ... bring us in tight, the acoustic of Ghent’s Karmelietenkerk supplying the subtlest airbrushing to the luminous sound. It’s very beautiful indeed. '