SACD, Kodály (composer)

Foster, a distinguished champion of Romanian music (Enescu in particular), draws a fierce performance [of the Cantata Profana] from his choral and orchestral forces, and the tenor Ioan Hotea... — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2023, 5 out of 5 stars More…

As a leading interpreter of the music of Enescu, it's hardly surprising that Lawrence Foster should feel such a strong empathy with the Ligeti, and he delivers a committed performance with the... — BBC Music Magazine, July 2011, 3 out of 5 stars More…

The major discovery here is Hans Sitt's Op. 39 Albumblatter, six Schumannesque miniatures that Zimmermann nurtures and caresses with a bewitching range of tonal colours, further enhanced by... — BBC Music Magazine, April 2015, 5 out of 5 stars More…

There is much stunning choral singing on this disc, beautifully blended tonally, precisely calibrated dynamically, and shaped with the measured skilfulness of a bespoke tailor. — BBC Music Magazine, April 2010, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Pungent performances of three fine duos by seasoned veterans: the Kodaly is a little formal, but the Ravel is visceral. The Schulhoff is at once haunting and raw. — BBC Music Magazine, May 2012, 4 out of 5 stars More…

As an Austrian, Irnberger is to the manner born in these works. He knows how to make his violin moan, sob, and soar like any prímás worthy of that designation, although he still plays these... — Fanfare, Mar/Apr 2023 More…