Philippe Herreweghe

These are generally no-nonsense accounts, with brisk tempos of a kind favoured these days in period-instrument performances...these are impressive, if somewhat unyielding performances, and they... — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas Issue 2013, 4 out of 5 stars More…

These are not performances that fall over themselves with an excess of enthusiasm and energ y, but rather convey a mature and graceful stateliness – yet there’s no shortage of joy. — BBC Music Magazine, February 2024, 3 out of 5 stars More…

this strikes afresh. The sound is crystal clear, the playing sings, dynamic contrasts stand out (just before the first movement’s recap, the sudden stillness is magical). Never has his woodwind... — Sunday Times, 21st May 2017 More…

These energising accounts of Schumann’s (officially) second and fourth symphonies are beautifully judged: Philippe Herreweghe’s conducing treads a fine line that draws forth most of what’s best... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2020, 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…

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…

Hopefully much more is to come from this fruitful synergy of musical forces. Very highly recommended! The performances are superb — Audiophile Audition More…