Minkowski’s recording of songs from Purcell, Handel and Haydn dedicated to St Cecilia, the patron saint of music, has received favourable reviews from Classic FM Magazine and the International Record Review in their issues of February 2010.
Here are some highlights of the reviews:
Classic FM Magazine: ★★★★
“Of the three St Cecilia pieces here, Purcell’s 1692 Ode takes pride of place.”
“Soprano Lucy Crowe is thrilling”
“Anders Dahlin sings with ease but gives way to Nathalia Stutzmann’s fruity depths in the Haydn.”
The International Record Review:
“There are numerous fine recordings available of both the Purcell and the Handel, including those of the King’s Consort under Robert King and the Taverner Consort under Andrew Parrott. However, is has to be said that this newcomer knocks them all for six. By turns exhilarating and heart-achingly beautiful, these performances beguile both the heart and the head with their expressive intensity and razor-sharp precision.”
“The opening Symphony immediately shows Les Musiciens du Louvre to good advantage, the playing crisp and bright, the timbres attractively variegated the ensemble tight.”
“The real gem here is the Handel, which is worth the price of the set alone.”
“The Haydn could easily seem out of place here, were it not for Minkowski’s ability to generate drama within the context of near-perfect execution, so apparent in the previous two works.”
“This is a must-buy.”
By Robert Levett
If you wish to read the full articles please refer to the February 2010 issues of Classic FM Magazine and the International Record Review.
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