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Messiaen
Bertrand Chamayou (piano), Barbara Hannigan (soprano), Vilde Frang (violin), Charles Sy (tenor)
This is personal. It is also special…[Chamayou's] exceptionally strong pedigree In Messiaen is apparent throughout and, as might be expected, this music fits Hannigan's superlative talents like... —
Awards:
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Vocal Music
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Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2024
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This final instalment of Santtu-Matias Rouvali’s Sibelius symphonies cycle showcases an evident talent – one with a real way of adding value to a fine orchestra’s contribution, besides (thankfully)... —
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Coming soon. Schubert: Die Schöne Müllerin
Georg Nigl (baritone), Alexander Gergelyfi (square piano)
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'Satie Amoureux' is the album I've been hoping for since the start of the centenary commemorations...it seems in keeping with Satie's legacy that Coppola's vivid and refreshing interpretations... —
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Re-Sound Beethoven Volume 3: Egmont
Herbert Föttinger (narrator) & John Malkovich (narrator)
Wiener Akademie Orchester, Martin Haselböck
Haselböck and the period instrumentalists of his splendid Orchester Wiener Akademie give an appropriately vibrant and battle-hardened account…Bernarda Bobro, who was clearly born to sing such... —
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Sibelius: Symphony No. 4, The Wood Nymph & Valse Triste
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Santtu-Matias Rouvali
It's a strong Fourth, worthy of comparison with the best, but the performance of The Wood Nymph is simply the best to appear so far. Symphonic drive and story-telling are balanced magnificently... —
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Most persuasive from these Parisian musicians is the vitality of the choral movements of both Masses and the richly flavoured instrumental accompaniment, directed by Raphaël Pichon with warmth... —
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Legrenzi: La Morte Del Cor Penitente
Raffaele Giordani (tenor), Cristina Fanelli (soprano), Hana Blažíková (soprano), Ensemble Masques, Olivier Fortin
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As on previous instalments of his Haydn symphonies cycle, Antonini’s performances are lively and incisive, keeping his players on their toes throughout...Haydn’s symphonies never fail to deliver... —
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