Martinů

(Déjà Review) A well documented, brilliantly recorded, excellently played and broadly sympathetic set of readings [JW]

Recommended with all possible enthusiasm [GF]

An inventive orchestral song recital, the orchestrations of some of which may provoke unease [JW]

Some sound issues, but on a purely artistic level these are pretty compelling performances [TH]

(Déjà Review) Czech dances never seem to be far away … rollicking and suspense-laden [GH]

A good introduction to the symphonies [JF]

(Déjà Review) An excellently planned programme [NHo]

A puzzling release in which clarity trumps nuance and warmth [JW]

The Arbors showcase these compelling works with vitality and élan [SG]

The Orsini Ensemble rises superbly to all the challenges of this colourful and attractive music [GPJ]

A highly effective disc [JW]

This attractive coupling should win new friends for these works [SB]

An unusual coupling of concertos in outstanding performances and sound [LW]

(Déjà Review) An auspicious launch for the first fresh new Martinů cycle of the new century [RB]

A delightful collection of modern concertos for the harpsichord [SB]

This programme of Czech music for strings gives much pleasure [LW]

Communicative powers to the fore, Esfahani breathes life into three Czech harpsichord works [JW]

Martinů’s one-act operas heard in persuasive, lively performances [JW]

A warmly sympathetic duo rates highly in Martinů Cello Sonatas [JW]