PHI

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…

There are arresting moments, and the playing has a delicate beauty and textual clarity that repeatedly draw one's attention to Mahler's technical finesse - and the slightly soft-focus recording... — BBC Music Magazine, April 2011, 2 out of 5 stars More…

Herreweghe maintains focus throughout the music, refusing to allow the Second’s motivic working to sink into prolixity. His wind soloists make a lovely sound and the rest of the orchestra is... — Gramophone Magazine, March 2018 More…

[In Ein feste Burg] Herreweghe patiently curates a convincing journey towards the longed-for Kingdom. Delectable pacing and organic contrast in the arias represent the keys to the heart of the... — Gramophone Magazine, November 2018 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…

With a smallish orchestra, period practices and a tight grip on tempos, this is one of the least relenting performances I have heard. — BBC Music Magazine, March 2013, 4 out of 5 stars More…

These one-to-apart performances are perfect for navigating the gnarly dissonances and extreme expression of Italy’s controversial Renaissance great, as emotions run from ecstasy to deepest pain. — BBC Music Magazine, January 2022, 5 out of 5 stars More…