SACD, Ysaÿe (composer)

At its centre [the Bacewicz] is a searing slow movement, rich and haunting, but the rest of the work crackles with energy, and the Sinfonia of London (at times divided into 17 parts) under John... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2024, 4 out of 5 stars More…

This is sensational!...at no point in the programme do you feel that the technical and intellectual demands are in any way compromising her interpretations, which are wholly excellent. — Gramophone Magazine, September 2021 More…

it's good to hear even a little sense of struggle as he conquers Ysaye's demanding writing. The ten short movements of Auerbach's par.ti.ta refract Bach through a contemporary prism and Gluzman... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2012, 3 out of 5 stars More…

There is a terrific presence to this SACD recording, perfectly complementing Tarara’s confidence in the opening gestures of the first sonata. Tarara’s way with stopping, so vital in this music,... — Classical Music, January 2018, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Saeijs's is a memorable interpretation. She smoothly negotiates the works' fiendish challenges without once compromising her lustrous tone. At the same time she is faithful to the spirit of... — Gramophone Magazine, March 2016 More…

On this disc [Ysaÿe's Violin Sonatas] are revealed in all their creative ingenuity, force and vibrant virtuosity by one of the great talents of the new generation...All six sonatas make phenomenal... — The Telegraph, 19th July 2008 More…