Linn label - CDs

"Maximiliano Martín's long-breathed, seamless, lyrical tone, the bedrock of a gorgeous performance,will compel you to listen anew." * * * * * The Glasgow Herald

”This is a recording that does more than give pleasure in its own right (although it does that in spades).” * * * * Classic FM Magazine

“…it is unusual to encounter a performance of the Dvořák Concerto in which the soloist takes on the extra responsibility of directing the orchestra. Fiery and intense in the opening movement, Swensen produces a particularly magical sound in the gorgeous lyrical melodies of the slow movement. ...the haunting Nocturne which is given a very atmospheric performance.” BBC Music Magazine, February 2006 ****

"A delightful pot pourri of taste and iconoclasm. Cracking stuff." The Herald

“Rodolpho Richter plays them with virtuosity and expressive warmth, qualities which are complemented by Alison McGillivray's sensitive and self-effacing partnership on the viola da gamba. In summary, there is no dull music on this recording and no dull playing of it.” BBC Music Magazine, January 2006 ****

“Bell ... is, quite simply, one of the most beautiful things you will ever hear” The Guardian

“Emma Bell gets better and better. This sparkling recording confirms her reputation as one of the most exciting of the younger generation of Handelians. It's the suppleness of the voice that excites, with trills that really trill and scales that effortlessly climb the heights above the stave. Richard Egarr directs a Scottish Chamber Orchestra on its very best behaviour with fine string playing throughout and a magnificently angry trumpet obbligato in the aria from Amadigi.” BBC Music Magazine, October 2005

“Here is a voice of glowing quality - bright yet creamy in texture, weighty yet pure - which is matched by fine musical imagination and a masterly control of technique. …Bell's ability in lyrical arias to float the most exposed high notes with no hint of an upward slide makes for ravishing results.” Gramophone Magazine, December 2005

“The SCO's delivery of the 'Classical' Symphony is as crisp and satisfying as a newly minted bank note.” * * * * Classic FM Magazine