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Not an obvious coupling, but a very effective on, with light-spirited Mozart placed in contrast with the darker shades of Schoenberg. Winning performances in both works, too. — BBC Music Magazine, March 2018, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Crystal clear at the top, breathily seductive in its lower reaches, Tora Augestad’s mezzo voice is as versatile as it is enticing. Could she, though, occasionally conjure up a little more sass... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2019, 3 out of 5 stars More…

The Norwegian orchestra has the expressive resources to project all sides of the Lully, while they capture the light-hearted joie de vivre of the Strauss to perfection. The mock-ceremonial aspect... — Classical Music, March 2018, 5 out of 5 stars More…