| Beloved of the Gods - Review Excerpts |
 OzArtsReview (Australia) (1 November 2009) "It's a recorded performance of great distinction. It's a finely managed oscillation between good humour and deep emotion, a model of its kind that deserves to be heard by many. Bravo!" Fanfare (US) (January/February 2010) "His string quartets are hardly lacking in recordings, though I'll wager that truly great ones are in short supply, and this one's certainly that ... Melba's production values are splendid as usual--some of the best in the business ... add to it the angelic playing of these performers, you have an hour in heaven for sure." Fanfare (US) (January/February 2010) "... Brett Dean is one of the finest chamber violists I've heard on disc, and his brother, clarinetist Paul Dean, is not far behind. Pianist Stephen Emmerson more than holds his own in the two works, serving as a unifying force for perhaps the finest trio you've never heard of." "The whole performance of this wonderful work is a delight, and one would be hard pressed to identify any finer version from the many CD recordings available." "Beloved of the Gods is an elegantly presented and enjoyable selection of marvelous music played by some of Australia's most gifted musicians. Highly recommended." "Here we have a truly idiomatic performance alive with the fullest measure of Mozartian dynamics...The Tinalley Quartet account can hold its head up among the most formidable of recorded rivals." "They present a beautiful reading of the trio in which the work’s luminous qualities are just right. It’s the same for the young Tinalley Quartet whose engagement is not the only attribute they bring. Rounded out with the Pamina Suite, an arrangement by Stephen Emmerson of themes from The Magic Flute, this recording is much more than a curiosity." "The playing here is nothing short of brilliant ..." Otago Daily Times (NZ) (17 October 2009) "masterly playing and heartfelt interpretations" Fine Music (2MBS) (Australia) (April 2010) "This work is a delight!...Melba Records...is to be commended for showcasing these excellent Australian musicians." "nuanced, sprightly performance...played superbly" The Age 'Green Guide' (Australia) (22 October 2009) "beautifully and delicately brought to life" Turok's Choice (US) (March 2010) "...superbly played." "... claims to superior presentation are well founded, with both the design of the box and the information in the liner notes up to the company's usual high standards." |