Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

This sounds throughout, even in the numinous calling of the Lord which conjures up the composer’s familiar spooky vein, like Martinů lite…There’s a performance of the First Symphony, Bělohlávek’s... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2019, 3 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 4 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

The leading tenor roles of this tradition require facility and strength at the top of the voice plus power and flexibility lower down - all of which Hymel supplies; in fact, he is clearly optimum... — BBC Music Magazine, Awards Issue 2015, 5 out of 5 stars More…

in every way a satisfying musical experience. This offers not only ripely atmospheric sound but what is in almost every way is the ideal cast...Fleming gives a heart-felt, sharply detailed performance,... — Penguin Guide, 2011 edition More…

…the ardour of the exchanges are superbly captured by Mackerras and his instrumentalists. Magdalena Kožená is magnificent as the volatile Julietta and is excellently matched by Steve Davislim's... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2009, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Even the recording acoustic is warm, enough sometimes to curl the music’s edges and smudge away little details. But Mackerras’s handling of this repertoire is so fresh, so responsive to the... — The Times, 17th December 2010 More…

Fischer once again doesn’t disappoint; indeed, he’s brought to light elements of this work, in particular textural detaileven during the loud brass-led sections, the strings can still be heard... — David Smith, Presto Music, 23rd September 2016 More…