Challenge Classics

Angela Brownridge has moments that could provide a masterclass with careful control of nuance, the chords in ‘Canope’ seemingly emerging without attack. — BBC Music Magazine, February 2018, 2 out of 5 stars More…

...this disc juxtaposes what are probably the most characterful string trios from the entire 20th century...Webern comes off best in these hyper-intense, rather over-resonant recordings, with... — Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2010 More…

The enchanting opening theme of Symphony No. 5 sets what will be the preponderant tone, vigorous and elegant, and that agreeably bracing idiom is maintained throughout both symphonies. — BBC Music Magazine, January 2023, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The Goeyvaerts String Trio explore the near-hallucinatory world of Gubaidulina, and fragmentary, distilled atmospheres from Paiberdin and Kancheli. The static, stratospheric music by Knaifel... — BBC Music Magazine, July 2012, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Among the most beguiling works...is the concerto-aria 'Herr, wenn ich nur dich habe'...sung with fresh-toned vitality by Miriam Meyer. The solo and ensemble contributions from the remaining... — BBC Music Magazine, January 2012, 4 out of 5 stars More…

For all that Buxtehude's vocal writing is pre-eminently singable, it's nonetheless his instrumental palette that grabs the ear...And it's the sheer effortless sparkle and freshness of the playing... — BBC Music Magazine, September 2014, 4 out of 5 stars More…