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Herreweghe's tempo in the epic first movement is relatively brisk, which makes its central section seem slightly rushed. Pity, since the soloists are excellent and the choral sound is nicely... — BBC Music Magazine, September 2013, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Herreweghe takes his task seriously. The first two movements of the Requiem are for the most part superbly delicate and beautifully shaped. The choral sound is always lovely, even if at times... — BBC Music Magazine, August 2015, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Bruckner’s intricate counterpoint and rich orchestrations make for seductive, powerful listening, especially in the Te Deum which bursts with harmonic colour. Herreweghe and his musicians give... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2021, 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…

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…

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…