| Winterreise - Review Excerpts |
 SA-CD.NET (UK) (14 February 2009) "A spell-binding and compulsive performance...a Winterreise worthy to be counted amongst the best ***** 5 stars Performance/***** 5 stars Sonics." "... the work of a masterful singer ... a performance of Winterreise that ranks with the finest I have heard." "...this is as fine a reading of this cycle as you can find on CD." "Australian tenor Steve Davislim ... is an extraordinary artist who has it all ... This recording of Schubert's Winterreise is outstanding displaying the same qualities that distinguished his recent disk of Strauss lieder." "The wintry photographic landscapes, the outstanding booklet, its top-quality paper and above all the close empathy of the two performers make this a crown jewel of Australia's artistic maturity and its splendid new Melba label." "Without further ado let me say Steve Davislim's account of Schubert's grippingly abject Winterreise cycle is a deeply-felt, superbly cogent performance; a credit to tenor, pianist, and Melba's recording team...Steve Davislim and Anthony Romaniuk have earned a place among the highest achievers in Schubert's finest lied creation." American Record Guide (US) (September/October 2009) "I rank this very high among tenor Winterreises..." "It is fitting that Davislim's full, rounded tenor voice, beautifully accompanied, is recorded in stunning digital (and Melba's Super Audio surround sound) to reveal the magnificence of a spell-binding and compelling performance." Sunday Herald Sun (Australia) (23 August 2009) "...for glorious sound quality...Melba trumps 'em all" "...a gorgeously sung Winterreise" Culturekiosque (US) (13 July 2009) "utterly amazing." "...let's praise once again the production quality of the label which goes to great lengths to produce beautiful recordings that the music lover cannot ignore." "Melba's recording ranks among the first choices for this cycle for both performance and sound." "This is an interpretation of great integrity." "... the Australian Steve Davislim offers a romantic detour with this recital. The tenor fines down his rich and seductive voice with much sensitivity and finesse." "Here is something quite fresh. Davislim ...brings a welcome touch of brightness to a sombre piece...Davislim's compelling interpretation." The Age 'Green Guide' (Australia) (9 April 2009) "Steve Davislim has the rare good fortune to be able to get to the heart of this music and reveal the raw emotions within...Davislim never allows the dramatic energy of the work to ebb." Courier Mail (Australia) (9 April 2009) "Pianist Anthony Romaniuk partners Davislim in the Schubert to create a skilfully nuanced, masterly performance of this 80-minute journey through life's spring into its winter, right to the poignant end." "It is lovely singing and the two performers are in tune with each other." "This is a Winterreise that has much to offer and I cannot tell you how great the sound is...a unique and interesting point of view" |