ECM

Three Machaut settings, two ballades and the famous Hoquetus David, are sung with great poise by the Hilliard Ensemble and interleaved with Holliger’s paraphrases for three violas, which use... — The Guardian, 12th November 2015, 3 out of 5 stars More…

...the whole soundscape glitters with detail, delicious collisions between baroque and contemporary improvisational ideas, and some startlingly effective sounds. Add an immaculate ECM recording,... — Andrew McGregor, bbc.co.uk, 10th January 2006 More…

…there is often an expressive intensity about his approach which leaves us in no doubt about the depth of his feelings. — BBC Music Magazine, December 2005, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Rolf Lislevand and friends embark on an elaboration of Baroque forms such as the passacaglia and toccata while incorporating more modern styles that seems to grow naturally out of the nature... — Gramophone Magazine, June 2006 More…

The overall feel of their collection is duly nocturnal, with gentler songs and rippling accompaniments providing a gentle listen. Then there’s a haunting ‘Der Leiermann’, the cello breaking... — Gramophone Magazine, January 2019 More…