CD, Gál, H (composer)

the soundworld here is a rich, late Romantic expressionism – beautifully rendered by the warm, full sound of the Sinfonietta Riga and some committed solo performances. — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2023, 4 out of 5 stars More…

All is well with the world in these serenades by Gál and Krenek, which breathe the same Viennese air of good humour as exemplars of the form by Mozart, Brahms and Schoenberg...To usher comparatively... — Gramophone Magazine, July 2024 More…

If you think of Korngold, you’ll be in the right area: lush harmonies, soaring melodies and an expert compositional technique. The Briggs Trio responds to the style with enormous affection,... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2018, 4 out of 5 stars/5 out of 5 stars More…

The Orchestra of the Swan provide a quietly compelling account, relishing the many solos, duos and textural intricacies that Gal wrings from his orchestra. Their account of Schumann's C major... — Gramophone Magazine, July 2012 More…

Once again, Zehetmair shows hiumself a natural Schubert interpreter, his association with the Northern Sinfonia paying hadsome dividends in this lithe and fluent account...a fine modern interpretation... — Gramophone Magazine, November 2011 More…

Woods directs a highly polished account [of Triptych] but the orchestral playing throughout is most assured. Avie's sound is excellent but it is the music that compels attention. Strongly recommended. — Gramophone Magazine, September 2010 More…