‘Albanian-born violinist Klaidi Sahatçi … is a first-class soloist in the violin concerto … he uncovers the work’s many felicities to apparently effortlessly achieved yet quite wonderful effect.’
– MusicWeb International

‘Cotik, as usual, is in his element here on a CD of just over an hour of gorgeous playing of captivating music.’
– The WholeNote

‘A recording to cherish.’
– American Record Guide

‘[A] revelatory, well recorded, wonderfully performed 3CD set … an important, endlessly fascinating album.’
– American Record Guide

‘[This disc] not only fills notable gaps in the current recorded repertoire, but also gives us the best recording yet of two significant 20th-century violin sonatas.’
– Fanfare

‘This profoundly powerful recording is a fitting memorial to Vogt and a remarkable chamber music artefact.’
– AllMusic.com

‘Dario Ribechi and his Erato Choir succeed in a remarkable way in combining the quasi-natural state of Gregorian chant music with the complexity of polyphonic choral writing (up to twelve voices) in a wonderfully natural way.’
– Pizzicato

‘These utterly fearless unaccompanied singers bring precision to the most complex textures while retaining a palpable grasp of the music’s emotional heart, imbuing it with an engaging sense of wonder.’
– BBC Music Magazine

‘[T]his is a fabulous album you must buy! Where else can you discover a first-rate, accessible 20th-century composer, excellent music, excellent performers, and excellent recordings all in one?’
– American Record Guide

‘A distinctly individual composer, a many-faceted and thrilling disc.’
– MusicWeb International

‘Ms Plitmann sings with beauty and sensitivity. Danielpour clearly knows how to show off her voice in his writing. He couldn’t have asked for better performances.’
– American Record Guide

‘In every respect, this disc is a must for all fans of John Adams and Marin Alsop. The performances and recording are terrific.’
– MusicWeb International

‘These are universally stunning, imaginative works … Superlative performances and sound all around.’
– American Record Guide

‘[T]he concerto is as joyful as it is transparent. The sound quality is excellent.’
– Ritmo

‘Those who want the Triple Concerto cannot go wrong with this Orfeo album, Andrew Manze securing a fearless response from the NDR Radiophilharmonie.’
– Gramophone

‘[T]he performance is wonderful and the cast is up to Meyerbeer’s punishing vocal demands … [MacKinnon’s] soprano is clear and flexible … Manacorda conducts with a great sense of structure, but also highlighting the delicacy of much of Meyerbeer’s scoring.’
– Opera Now

‘I encourage anybody interested in the current state of opera to get to know The Leopard.’
– American Record Guide

‘Overall, a magnificent and dazzling performance, a rare work to see, and an unflinching portrait of Faust.’
– Scherzo

‘It’s hard … to imagine a more persuasive Gloria than Anastasia Bartoli – a commanding, ardent stage presence with a rich Rioja of a voice.’
– Gramophone

‘Once again, we have a DVD to thank for a splendid revival of a forgotten work, in this case some wonderful early Donizetti.’
– Gramophone

‘[A] great show, with excellent singing, a fine orchestra in the pit, and lively staging, all of which are sure to entertain.’
– Fanfare

‘[A] joyous, resonant and highly accomplished performance from Frankfurt Opera of a treacherously difficult and chameleonic work, one that gets to the heart of its agenda … Vivid and absolutely text-led performances all around.’
– Gramophone

‘Visually, the result is outstanding, an almost non-stop use of choreography practically turning the piece into an opera-ballet. Stephan Zilias conducts a memorable performance.’
– BBC Music Magazine

‘Discover one of Tchaikovsky’s least-known, least-performed mature operas in a fine production from Frankfurt Opera.’
– Gramophone

‘Musically … much here is wonderful. Grigorian’s dramatic commitment is never in doubt.’
– Gramophone

‘The Royal Opera House chorus and orchestra are superb under Antonio Pappano’s propulsive, lyrical leadership.’
– American Record Guide

‘The performances here by Oliver Triendl in the early Piano Concerto, Op. 4, and Konstanze von Gutzeit in the Cello Concerto are splendid.’
– AllMusic.com

‘Oliver Triendl emerges triumphant against the full forces of the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz under Eugene Tzigane, aided by Capriccio’s sympathetic engineering in the studio.’
– Pianist

‘Most of these songs call for quiet and subdued singing, and Johannsen is superb at that.’
– American Record Guide

‘[T]he pianism of Gabrielius Alekna and the accompaniment of the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra are well-suited for this Naxos CD, which is essential for anyone looking to explore the rich oeuvre of this fascinating figure in 20th-century music.’
– Ritmo

‘Ida Aldrian is one of those singers who can dramatise content and at the same time deepen it intellectually. …Her flexible, warm and agile voice has a wide dynamic range and many colours.’
– Pizzicato

‘With energy, ardour, panache, a touch of madness, and poetic breaches, Robert Neumann, a ‘new talent’ supported by SWR, delivers a version of Schumann’s Kreisleriana that is as profound as it is electrifying.’
– Diapason

‘Time to bring César Franck in from the cold, and this outstanding Naxos release is a good way to begin.’
– The Mail on Sunday

‘Fischer constantly challenges preconceptions … his empathy for Haydn shines out in every bar.’
– Gramophone

‘[Fischer’s] many admirers will be in seventh heaven, and even those more agnostic will revel in the drive and vivacity he unfailingly imparts to whatever he performs.’
– Gramophone

‘A fine and generous survey makes this a genuine discovery.’
– MusicWeb International

‘All of the dancing is on an extraordinarily high level. Marianela Nuñez, as Lise, is a constant joy to watch.’
– Fanfare