| Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 - Review Excerpts |
 Music and Vision (UK) (January 2008) "coming fresh to the repertoire... a commitment and degree of purpose that's hard to match... the results are very special... worthy to hold their heads high among the best of the best." Fanfare (USA) (September / October 2007) "The Australian Youth Orchestra does a marvellous job with this difficult score, playing with passion and precision... Musically, this is well worth hearing." The Absolute Sound (USA) (August 2007) - *GOLDEN EAR AWARD 2007* "The audio presentation possesses transparency without seeming at all analytical. There’s plenty of high-resolution competition with this work, but none that’s superior to Melba’s, in terms of performance or sonics." AllMusic Guide (USA) (August 2007) 3MBS FM Libretto (Australia) (June / July 2007) Turok’s Choice (USA) (June 2007) Klassieke Zaken (Netherlands) (June 2007) Fanfare (USA) (May / June 2007) "Don’t let the fact that there is a 'Youth Orchestra' involved here put you off. This is a first-rate performance of Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony ... those who love the piece and also acknowledge the potential for great sound to promote the Tenth’s essential message shouldn’t hesitate to acquire this SACD." Opus High Definition (France) (4 April 2007) SACD.net (Australia) (April 2007) "the ensemble makes a pretty impressive show of his Symphony No. 10. Alexander Anissimov conjures a sound at times reminiscent of the great Soviet orchestras ... well played, and exceptionally well-recorded ... Ultimately this is a fine effort ... Artistic Quality: 8/10 Sound Quality 10/10" La France Catholique (France) (16 March 2007) "it's hard to fault the Australian Youth Orchestra's playing ... the winds sound characterful ... the brass plays with resplendent polish ... excellent balance throughout." Audiophile Audition (USA) (4 March 2007) "Whatever the moral implications of this massive music, the Australian Youth Orchestra give it full realization, masterfully led by Anissimov ... **** (4 stars)" Elusive Disc (USA) (March 2007) "With this strikingly recorded disc, the Australian Youth Orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary." Acoustic Sounds (USA) (March 2007) "It's hard to believe that this remarkable work is only a little over 50 years old. Virtually ever major conductor and orchestra has performed on this work and it has received many glowing performances. And now this exceptional youth orchestra does it full justice." 4MBS FM Program Guide (Australia) (March 2007) "this moving new recording by Alexander Anissimov strikes me as one of the most convincing I have heard ... I was not aware for a moment in listening [...] that it was a youth orchestra performance ... an important addition" Classical CD Review (USA) (February 2007) "a commendable effort ... The performance is excellent by any standards" Limelight (Australia) (February 2007) "A worthwhile recording project by Melba showing our best young musicians led by the dynamic Russian conductor." Positive Feedback Online (USA) (January / Feburary 2007) "my view of what a youth orchestra can do has forever been changed by this recording ... As usual the sound is up to Melba’s usual high standard of excellence. Superb strings, blazing woodwinds ... and very fine brass makes for a truly memorable recording that should be in everyone’s collection ... HIGHLY recommended!" Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) (20 January 2007) "This live recording under Alexander Anissimov is admirable for its orchestral discipline and concentration ... Brilliant playing from tomorrow's orchestra." Canberra Times (Australia) (19 January 2007) "This fine recording, with its glittering sound has captured the commitment and excitement [of a live performance] ... a disc that can be highly recommended." Courier Mail (Australia) (21 December 2006) "a keen exploratory edge so worthy of this 20th century master." |