Delos

Sound, solid singing does not compensate for a lack of tonal variety, elegance and refinement [RMo]

A stimulating and well-sung programme with lots of atmosphere from the stage [GF]

(Déjà Review) A real feeling of spontaneity and excitement [CC]

(Déjà Review) We will never know what Mahler 10 would have  been like, but I’m sure it would not have sounded like this [TD]

(Déjà Review) A real winner in terms of repertoire, performance, interpretation, sound quality and sheer enjoyment [MC]

I have enjoyed hearing this praiseworthy collection of ten celebrated opera arias [MC]

A stream of imperturbably sedate tone, virtually devoid of characterisation [RMo]

(Déjà Review) A distinguished issue which will give much pleasure and can be recommended confidently [JQ]

Ekaterina Siurina’s voice is in mint condition, with perfectly controlled vibrato and a glowing delivery [GF]

(Déjà Review) With a top-rate Mahler conductor in charge of a top class orchestra, this recording demands serious attention [TB]

Passionate, gutsy cello playing in a beautifully planned programme [DM]

Uncertain singing, but honest music-making and interesting repertoire [GF]

Praiseworthy performances of fascinating repertoire [MC]

Beautifully crafted and entertaining music, showing the composer’s stylistic evolution [DJB]

A great introduction to the achievement of an unjustifiably less well-known composer [JF]