Browse: Gál, H (composer), Symphonies

The Orchestra of the Swan provide a quietly compelling account, relishing the many solos, duos and textural intricacies that Gal wrings from his orchestra. Their account of Schumann's C major... — Gramophone Magazine, July 2012 More…

Once again, Zehetmair shows hiumself a natural Schubert interpreter, his association with the Northern Sinfonia paying hadsome dividends in this lithe and fluent account...a fine modern interpretation... — Gramophone Magazine, November 2011 More…

[The Gal is] an intriguingly symphony, late Romantic in style, balanced precariously on the cliff-edged of expressionism...Wood's pairing of Gal's Symphonies with Schumann's isn't obvious, but... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2014, 4 out of 5 stars More…

[in the Schumann] Woods draws crisply alert playing from the splendid Orchestra of the Swan...He is particularly good at controlling tempo changes precisely, so important in the finale with its... — Gramophone Magazine, August 2013 More…

It would be difficult to imagine a more persuasive and committed performance than that given by these players. Likewise, the Schubert is delivered with dynamism, charm and finesse — BBC Music Magazine, July 2011, 4 out of 5 stars More…

[the Rhenish] is well-paced with a particularly effective Scherzo and some very stylish string playing. It's adventuring through the Gál, though, that brings the best from Woods and his musicians.... — Classic FM Magazine, September 2011, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The Orchestra of the Swan’s playing is strong on commitment and the recordings come across as a labour of love. — Financial Times, 1st February 015 More…