Melba’s reviews tell a story – the delight with which our artists and repertoire have been embraced internationally.
Reviews
Cherry Ripe
13/07/2009
Culturekiosque (US)
"The voyage is fascinating." More...
The Galant Bassoon
09/07/2009
The Age 'Green Guide' (Australia)
"Far from being the 'clown of the orchestra', here the bassoon is suave, expressive and very pleasing indeed." More...
Encore My Good Sir
07/07/2009
OzArtsReview (Australia)
"[Jiang ] is a young man with a golden horn. ...This CD is highly recommended." More...
Schubert: Winterreise
03/07/2009
Opus Haute Définition (France)
"...let's praise once again the production quality ... beautiful recordings that the music lover cannot ignore." More...
01/07/2009
The Absolute Sound (US)
"Paul Dean shapes the lovely melodic arches in both works with a sure musical instinct..." More...
Benjamin Britten
01/07/2009
Readings Monthly (Australia)
"Steve Davislim and Simone Young are outstanding...This CD will certainly be on my list of top 10 recordings for 2009." More...
Schubert: Winterreise
01/07/2009
Limelight (Australia)
"...this is as fine a reading of this cycle as you can find on CD." More...
Cherry Ripe
01/07/2009
Fanfare (US)
"[Riedel] obviously enjoys performing the music on this disc...Highly recommended." More...
Cherry Ripe
01/07/2009
Limelight (Australia)
"All of the music is sung by the late Deborah Riedel with what seems to me flawless musical and vocal art..." More...
Rhapsodie: Fantasie: Poème
01/07/2009
Fine Music (2MBS) (Australia)
"...the album is an absolute gem and a must for fans of horn rarities and orchestral magic." More...
Rhapsodie: Fantasie: Poème
01/07/2009
Fanfare (US)
"...Jacks' playing stands on its own: ... In every respect, this is a fine release." More...
Encore My Good Sir
01/07/2009
Fanfare (US)
"Lin Jiang's horn playing is technically dazzling." More...
Seduction
01/07/2009
American Record Guide (US)
"[The Songs] couldn't be more perfect, more exquisite. Nor could this recording." More...
Gothic Toccata
01/07/2009
BBC Music Magazine (UK)
"...especially rewarding..." More...
The Galant Bassoon
20/06/2009
The Courier Mail (Australia)
"...a suave outpouring of melody." More...
Seduction
17/06/2009
Audiophile Audition (US
"This is a lovely recording: gorgeous music, immaculately performed and recorded, sumptuously packaged" More...
Cherry Ripe
16/06/2009
Res Musica (France)
"Richard Bonynge, with perfect elegance, brings to life the subtleties of the dance rhythms that accompany the vocal line." More...
Cherry Ripe
16/06/2009
Prima La Musica (Australia)
"...it is Riedel's convincing delivery which ultimately sells it." More...
Benjamin Britten
14/06/2009
SA-CD.NET (UK)
"A disc to treasure, without doubt." More...