Reviews

The best classical albums of 2024 so far: 'Emelyanychev is a master at controlling tension and dynamics ...'

'Nardus Williams sounds heart-stoppingly lovely.'

'... the mix of the familiar – Ragtime, the Dumbarton Oaks Concerto and the Octet - with more rarely heard works like the Septet and the exquisite little Three Japanese Lyrics is nicely balanced.'

'... the music evinces remarkable emotional resilience, realised admirably by the Proteans.'

'The whole is satisfyingly put together ... Martineau is at his excellent best throughout.'

Recommended: 'All in all, this is a very fine disc, well played and recorded. It deserves serious recommendation.'

'Wright and Rylance finish with Barber’s Nocturne and Sure on this shining night ... a most perfect end to a near-perfect recital.'

'Peter Whelan breathes fresh air into this skilfully constructed programme [...] Spectacular and brilliant, the virtuosity of the violins in ‘Mirth, admit me of thy crew’ finds an ideal counterpoint in Rachel Redmond's singing, a blend of assurance and irresistible grace.'

'Embodying the most poignant sentiments of the human condition this selection of music is a captivating reminder of the time-honoured musical alliance between the human voice and plucked string instruments.'