Browse: Orchestral, Magnard (composer)

Mélodie has a particular association with the baritone voice, and Hampson’s charm, insight and care rightfully take their place in that tradition. Bearing the title ‘Serenade’, this collection... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2018, 4 out of 5 stars More…

It’s voluptuously recorded, with enough space to float Magnard’s string writing, and Magnard responds well to Bollon’s spontaneous tempo shifts and ferocious energy. The daring rhapsodic spirit... — Fanfare, January/February 2020 More…

there is a quiet and distinctive personality here, and dignity too. The superb Hyperion set of these four symphonies, neatly fitting onto two inexpensive CDs, easily outshines earlier rivals,... — Penguin Guide, 2011 edition More…

The Heldenleben reveals Casadesus as a sensible, highly musical Straussian and shows an orchestra with some fine players. The brass sound, particularly the trombones, is pleasingly robust and... — Gramophone Magazine, January 2016 More…

It’s a joy to hear Magnard’s music once more. Beautiful as it is – and it really is – his style was soon to be superseded by the Impressionist movement. Finely wrought playing. — BBC Music Magazine, May 2020, 4 out of 5 stars More…