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The Takács plough very deep furrows, emotionally and intellectually, but they also understand the paradoxical humour that’s essential to the spirituality of this music. — More…
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Building a Library, January 2009, First Choice
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BBC Music Magazine, March 2005, Chamber Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2005, Winner - Chamber
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If anything, Bělohlávek sounds even more fired-up [than on his previous recordings of these works]…His natural warmth and charm characteristically enchants the central scherzo’s prismatic textural... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2019, Editor's Choice
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BBC Music Magazine, August 2019, Orchestral Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2020, Finalist - Orchestral
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Dvořák: Stabat Mater, Op. 58 RecommendedEri Nakamura (soprano), Elisabeth Kulman (contralto), Michael Spyres (tenor), Jongmin Park (bass)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Jiří Bělohlávek
They bring a depth and richness of warm colours to a score still insufficiently appreciated…Bělohlávek is the authoritative interpreter leading his forces through the piece with confidence and,... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 12th May 2017
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2017
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Diapason d’Or de l’Année, 2017, Winner - Musique Sacrée
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Dvorak: Cello Concerto RecommendedAlisa Weilerstein (cello)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Jiří Bělohlávek
Above all, she reveals the profound relationship between the solo part and Dvořák’s radiantly detailed orchestration in one of the f inest ensemble performances of the last 30 years. With Bělohlávek... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, August 2014, Concerto Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2014
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Gramophone Awards, 2015, Finalist - Concerto
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Drawing on a hatful of tricks, Benedetti makes her violin sing and dance, rage and lament. Flirtatious exchanges between soloist and ensemble enhance the tonal and textural contrasts of the... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 30th July 2021
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Baroque Instrumental
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Chorus and orchestra are both on their mettle here: the orchestral playing is clean and brilliant, the choral tone full and healthy. The range of tone and dynamics available is well displayed... — More…
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2023, Nominated - Conductor of the Year
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Choral
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Schubert: 'Unfinished' and 'Great' Symphonies RecommendedLondon Symphony Orchestra, Josef Krips
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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The Takács do a fine job here: controlled, well paced and impeccably balanced.
They manage to balance the music's vertical and horizontal aspects beautifully, long-breathed contrapuntal lines... — More…Awards:
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Building a Library, September 2002, First Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2002, Winner - Chamber
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2002, Editor's Choice
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Grammy Awards, 45th Awards (2002), Best Chamber Music Recording
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Puccini: Turandot RecommendedJoan Sutherland (Turandot), Luciano Pavarotti (Calaf), Montserrat Caballé (Liù), Nicolai Ghiaurov (Timur), Tom Krause (Ping), Pier Francesco Poli (Pang), Piero De Palma (Pong), Peter Pears (L'imperatore Altoum), Sabin Markov (Un mandarino)
London Philharmonic Orchestra, John Alldis Choir, Zubin...
Sutherland gives an intensely appealing interpretation, while Pavarotti gives a performance equally imaginative. Mehta directs a gloriously rich and dramatic performance. Still the best-sounding... — More…
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Building a Library, First Choice
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Presto Greatest Recordings of the 1970s
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Albéniz: Iberia, books 1-4 & Suite española No. 1, Op. 47 RecommendedAlicia de Larrocha (piano)
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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Grammy Awards, 31st Awards (1988), Best Classical Instrumental Solo Recording
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