Penguin Rosettes, Late 20th Century (era)

Some discs are recommendable just because they present appealing, well-played programs in good sound at a great price. In such cases, comparisons are not the issue; we can enjoy them as a concert... — American Record GuideMore…

For some years the Third Symphony was a repertory piece, at least on BBC programmes, but it fell out of favour in the late 1950s. Commentators have noticed a certain Sibelian cut to its opening... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…

an irreplaceable treasure...Jerry Hadley is an ideal Candide (what a good career as a Broadway lead he might have had in another era), June Anderson is a grand opera Cunegonde with high wattage... — FanfareMore…

This is the finest debut guitar recital we have heard for some years.... The Naxos recording has good ambiance and is present yet not too closely balanced. Unforgettable. — Penguin GuideMore…

If you know that feeling of expectancy, of vast potential energy, at the outset of a great symphony, you'll surely respond to the opening of Simpson's Ninth – and be wholly engrossed. You'll... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…

A classic release in which Warren-Green and his colleagues play with such passion and commitment that any Minimalist doubters will be swept along with them. Spotlessly engineered. — BBC Music Magazine, October 2006, 5 out of 5 starsMore…