Browse: Magnard (composer)

The Trio, in fact, is the real revelation. It's superbly done, with an almost instinctive sense of interplay between the players, and a fine understanding of Magnard's emotional ambiguities and... — Gramophone Magazine, November 2015 More…

Mélodie has a particular association with the baritone voice, and Hampson’s charm, insight and care rightfully take their place in that tradition. Bearing the title ‘Serenade’, this collection... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2018, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Tritschler proves an expert guide to all this material. His linguistic and vocal skills combine to splendid effect...Tritschler's technical and expressive skills combine throughout to bring out... — BBC Music Magazine, January 2015, 5 out of 5 stars More…

It’s voluptuously recorded, with enough space to float Magnard’s string writing, and Magnard responds well to Bollon’s spontaneous tempo shifts and ferocious energy. The daring rhapsodic spirit... — Fanfare, January/February 2020 More…

Overall, a stylistically thought-provoking collection into which can be read as much about the governing concept as is wished. Recording and presentation are on a par with earlier issues in a... — Gramophone Magazine, June 2019 More…

there is a quiet and distinctive personality here, and dignity too. The superb Hyperion set of these four symphonies, neatly fitting onto two inexpensive CDs, easily outshines earlier rivals,... — Penguin Guide, 2011 edition More…