Critics' Choice: 'The sonority of the mandolins is intoxicating. This is a rare disc that I wish to return to again and again.'
Record Geijutsu
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'This very successful recording is further proof of Café Zimmermann's affinity with the world of the Cantor, to which we hope they will return.'
Diapason
'These beautiful discoveries would be nothing without the rigour and solid rhythmic vitality of Alexey Zuev's playing [...] Zuev fleshes out our vision of one of the greatest masters of the 20th century.'
Diapason
'Music for Ireland by Purcell and Cousser – Whelan and his team give it all its worth.'
The Irish Times
Best Engineering: 'I was impressed with how this small-scale vocal ensemble produced an infinitely rich sound.'
Record Geijutsu
'The four concertos featured here - by Paisiello, Lecce, Vivaldi and Hummel - demonstrate the mandolin’s spirit, musicality and virtuosity.'
BBC Music Magazine
'What’s old invariably sounds fresh-minted, whereas what’s new comes across as familiar. Beethoven’s C minor Sonata is extraordinary ...'
Gramophone
Choc de Classica: 'Martin Helmchen is a virtuoso on the keyboard of a magnificent historical instrument. As if bewitched, he masters the incredible variety of works by the Schumann couple.'
Classica
Recording of the Month: 'This Handel is the gift that keeps on giving. Harry Bicket and his go-to cast of stellar singers do it again with a remarkable take on La Resurrezione.'
BBC Music Magazine