SACD, Schubert (composer)
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First, you can take his peerless technical ability for granted. Next, he is blessed with a remarkable personal sound: it has the quality of a dark, warm roar from deep within the instrument,... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2024, Editor's Choice
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Sunday Times, 20 Best Classical Albums of 2024
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BBC Music Magazine, January 2025, Recording of the Month
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The Chiaroscuro Quartet are particularly good at capturing the more forward-looking moments…Their use of gut strings and a historically-informed approach produces focused tone throughout; the... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2018
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Record Review, 17th November 2018, Disc of the Week
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International Classical Music Awards, 2019, Nominee - Chamber Music
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I am happy to report that it more than fulfils the highest expectations...This very distinguished recording should not be missed by anyone interested in fine piano-playing and heartfelt poetic... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2023, Editor's Choice
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Solo Instrument
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this celebration of song is infused with heartfelt joy. — More…
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Gramophone Awards, 2024 Shortlist, Finalist - Song
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If you are looking for a single disc that includes all eight impromptus played on a fortepiano, I feel confident recommending this new release from Brautigam, and I look forward to hearing more... — More…
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Çakmur’s playing has plenty of vigour, too: his handling of rhythmic quirks can knock you off balance; whiplash grace notes can shock you; and the upbeat finale of the Krenek will leave you... — More…
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Solo Instrument
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Schubert's Four Seasons
Carolyn Sampson (soprano), Joseph Middleton (piano), Michael Collins (clarinet)
Sampson is much admired as a vocal stylist and the voice remains fresh and direct with a tonal clarity that is often only heard in an untrained artist...Middleton is a sturdy companion as spring... — More…
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beautifully and practically presented, while the performances, the performances, especially of the early symphonies, Nos 1-6, are miraculously alert and affectionately Viennese in style. Harnoncourt’s... — More…
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While I’m instinctively sceptical about instrumental transcriptions of vocal works, I was persuaded by how well they work here, and the subtlety and intelligence of the performances…And in this... — More…
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Diapason d’Or, June 2018, Nouveauté
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2019, Winner - Chamber Music (quartet)
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There’s real musicality here at the service of imaginative phrasing, with just enough added force to keep everything animated. A “Great” Symphony without longueurs is rare but this is one. — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, November 2022, Editor's Choice
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International Classical Music Awards, 2023, Nominated - Symphonic Music
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