Browse: Royal Flemish Philharmonic (orchestra)

Herreweghe takes his task seriously. The first two movements of the Requiem are for the most part superbly delicate and beautifully shaped. The choral sound is always lovely, even if at times... — BBC Music Magazine, August 2015, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Herreweghe's tempo in the epic first movement is relatively brisk, which makes its central section seem slightly rushed. Pity, since the soloists are excellent and the choral sound is nicely... — BBC Music Magazine, September 2013, 3 out of 5 stars More…

The elegance that Vieuxtemps displayed in his violin concertos is on show here, with graceful melodies, and some more showy passages. These are never gratuitous, however, and are expertly written... — BBC Music Magazine, Awards Issue 2015, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Philippe Herreweghe and the Royal Flemish Philharmonic produce some really fine playing here, and they have been quite beautifully recorded. — BBC Music Magazine, October 2009, 4 out of 5 stars More…

On this evidence, Edo de Waart is clearly an Elgar conductor of no mean instinct. Both performances benefit from his judiciously clear-sighted direction...there's an endearing freshness, sense... — Gramophone Magazine, December 2013 More…

Strongly tonal and lyrical, Jongen's chief influences seem to be Richard Strauss and Cesar Franck…[Graffin's] tender, slender tone in softer passages is one of the disc's main attractions but... — Gramophone Magazine, January 2015 More…

The outer movements of the concertos fizz and sparkle as they should yet Helmchen finds time to sculpt phrase-endings without any loss of momentum, heightening the drama in the process. The piano... — Gramophone Magazine, January 2011 More…

This is a performance of the wide-open spaces: fresh, invigorating air; rhythms with a spring in their step; impressive vistas...[Herreweghe] understands that driving the Finale at breakneck... — BBC Music Magazine, December 2011, 3 out of 5 stars More…