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 Po Polsku / Radio France Internationale (France) (20 February 2008)
"Melba Recordings... an entrepreneurial CD company... restlessly searching for forgotten masterpieces... unique pieces such as La somnambule... Directing the musicians of Orchestra Victoria in this recording is the renowned exponent and scholar of romantic repertoire... Richard Bonynge" More information......
Orpheus (Germany) (September / October 2007)
"With its fresh and graceful dances, it provides us with light entertainment. Bonynge conducts with the right kind of elegance for this music." Gramophone (UK) (June 2007)
"a fascinating buy ... I found it a pleasure to hear ... Bonynge and his orchestra give it a loving and, when needed, fizzing performance, and the recording is clear and well balanced." More information...... MusicWeb International (UK) (March 2007) - RECORDING OF THE MONTH
"How could such fine music as this have remained neglected until now with this premiére recording? ... The Melbourne-based Orchestra Victoria responds intuitively to Bonynge’s direction and delicacy of touch ... The SACD sound is excellent ... handsome full-colour booklet ..." More information...... Acoustic Sounds (USA) (February 2007)
"This will certainly get the attention of those old-time audiophiles ... superb SACD sound" More information......
Turok's Choice (USA) (February 2007)
"Splendidly orchestrated, the music is catchy, tuneful and prophetic in its usage of discrete structures. The Melbourne-based Orchestra Victoria plays brilliantly and is brilliantly recorded." More information......
Opera Nostalgia (Belgium) (December 2006)
"relaxing and enjoyable; a wonderful CD ... As a conductor Mr Bonynge has no rival to bring out the beauties of such a romantic score: lightness of touch ... rhythmic vitality to spare." More information...... American Record Guide (USA) (November / December 2006)
"superlative playing by Orchestra Victoria... Without question this is a major addition to the ballet repertory on records, and - we may hope - only the first entry in a long line of recordings with Bonynge" More information...... Fanfare (USA) (November / December 2006)
"a perky score straight out of Italian bel canto opera ... perfectly delightful ... [Bonynge's] in fine form here ... The SACD surround audio is first-rate"
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La Libre Belgique (Belgium) (29 November 2006)
"A curiosity ... but one that confirms the care taken with recordings made by Melba." More information...... Audiophile Audition (USA) (Internet) (22 November 2006)
"an impressive production ... lavish ... The frontal soundstage is very wide and the surround field of the venue is well-captured. **** (4 stars)" More information......
Opus High Definition (France) (Internet) (10 October 2006)
"not to be missed ... brilliant work ... to be recommended. 3 stars: Magnificent" More information......
Ballet Review (USA) (Fall 2006)
"this tuneful score, nearly seventy minutes long, is well worth reviving ... Bonynge is fully at home in this idiom, along with his Australian orchestra, so let's hope for more ... The notes are helpful ..." More information......
ClassicsToday.com (USA) (Internet) (April 2006)
"The performance here has plenty of life ... The sonics, whether in stereo or SACD surround-sound, are very good ... and the presentation is first class, with a beautiful and elegant accompanying booklet. A very welcome release that fans of the period will find irresistible. Sound/artistic quality: 9/10" More information......
The Bulletin (Australia) (July 2005)
"Richard Bonynge’s deft handling of the score reveals a work which is both charming and sweetly lyrical … and the recording quality is super-audio indeed." More information...... Reference AudioVisual (Australia) (June 2005)
“Beautifully recorded and mastered.”
More information...... Bruce Candy - Halcro (Australia) (June 2005)
"La somnambule is as good as the very best- extremely impressive!" The Age 'Green Guide' (Australia) (12 May 2005)
"La somnambule has tremendous depth and presence ... Listening with eyes shut is uncannily like being in a concert hall, sans shuffling and coughing. Open your eyes after a few minutes and you’ll be surprised by how small our listening room suddenly seems." More information......
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