Somm

If none of these performances could ever be recommended as a “library” version, then the set as a whole does throw fascinating new light on a conductor whose important role in British music... — The Guardian, 16th November 2023, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Uys and Schoeman have no trouble creating a world-shaking Beethovenian storm in the Sixth Symphony, and their evocation of the peasant dances have a properly earthy conviviality; when peace... — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2023, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The opening Bagatelle demonstrates a fine touch and a well-judged tempo, creating an appropriately eldritch effect. Williams can layer textures subtly, for example in Prokofiev ’s Lentamente... — BBC Music Magazine, December 2023, 3 out of 5 stars More…

The best of the historic recordings, overflowing with colour and charm. Made half a century ago and now with beautifully remastered sound. — BBC Music Magazine, June 2008 More…

Delius had a special relationship with the collective human voice, and the songs here are presented chronologically, which allows us to follow pleasurably the development of his style.
The extracts... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

April Fredrick’s passion and clarity rings out from every register, and David Stout’s searing cries during Act II are hard to forget. Kenneth Woods and his orchestra revel in the opera’s melodic... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2017, 4 out of 5 stars More…