Browse: Vanhal (composer)

The fierce agitation of the outer movements of Haydn’s Symphony No. 39 certainly exemplify such qualities [Sturm und Drang], just as the dynamic sweep and hair-trigger precision of Ian Page’s... — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2020, 4 out of 5 stars More…

In her vivacious new recording with the warmtoned Orchestra of the Mozarteum Salzburg, which she also directs, she wields a full-toned modern bassoon with brilliance and sensitivity, though some... — BBC Music Magazine, July 2022, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The classical symphony is so dominated by the twin figures of Haydn & Mozart that it is all too easy to overlook the considerable contributions which were made by many lesser figures. The Naxos... — The Independent, September 1999 More…

The Vanhal symphonies are technically exceptional and capable of going toe-to-toe with the middle-period symphonies of Haydn and even several of Mozart's. Vanhal's thematic material is often... — American Record Guide, July/August 2001 More…

In a programme of Czech rarities and arrangements, Boldoczki proves himself the real deal, fleet of tongue with a tone in turns silvery and velvety. — BBC Music Magazine, January 2018, 3 out of 5 stars More…