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Reviews

Melba’s reviews tell a story – the delight with which our artists and repertoire have been embraced internationally.

Reviews

Encore My Good Sir

01/05/2009 The Horn Call (US) “Your library definitely has space for this disc.” More...

Sublime Mozart

01/05/2009 Pittwater Life (Australia) "Two classic clarinet works from the master ... which reach the highest musical standards." More...

Benjamin Britten

01/05/2009 Positive Feedback Online (US) "...The recording is very alive and sophisticated...Way to go Melba!" More...

Cherry Ripe

01/05/2009 Readings (Australia) "So elegant and pastoral are the gems on this CD that at times I was transported to ... Jane Austen's England." More...

Rhapsodie: Fantasie: Poème

01/05/2009 Turok's Choice (US) "...a beautifully recorded disc..." More...

Rhapsodie: Fantasie: Poème

01/05/2009 All Music Guide (US) "Ben Jacks, ... plays with seamless tone...He plays with absolute security, robust tone, and expressive warmth." More...

Rhapsodie: Fantasie: Poème

01/05/2009 The Horn Call (US) "...beauty, ease and flawless technique" More...

Encore My Good Sir

01/05/2009 AllMusic Guide (US) "[Lin] plays with the virtuosity, confidence, and nuanced musicality of a seasoned pro." More...

Phoenix Story

01/05/2009 AllMusic Guide (US) "...stunning packaging...Pei-Jee's performance of Chopin is technically solid." More...

Gothic Toccata

01/05/2009 American Record Guide (US) "Bowman displays a fine command of these thorny scores...[listeners] experience the full range of sonorities possible with this instrument." More...

Cherry Ripe

29/04/2009 On Stage and Walls Melbourne (Australia) ‘Riedel’s voice is elegantly controlled with some really nice, fine detail.’ More...

Cherry Ripe

29/04/2009 The Classical Beat (US) "...strikingly well curated and conducted by no less a luminary than Richard Bonynge, in world-premiere recordings..." More...

Benjamin Britten

25/04/2009 New Zealand Herald 'Weekend' (NZ) "The credit here must go to Davislim's unerringly warm tenor" More...

Cherry Ripe

25/04/2009 New Zealand Herald 'Weekend' (NZ) "Delightful and rewarding stroll down memory lane." More...

Cherry Ripe

22/04/2009 New Classics (UK) "This enchanting journey into neglected musical byways makes a fitting tribute to Deborah Riedel ..." More...

Benjamin Britten

21/04/2009 The Courier Mail (Australia) "Accompanied with total empathy by pianist Simone Young, Davislim shapes songs ...with sensitive awareness" More...

Benjamin Britten

21/04/2009 Musical Criticism (UK) "Davislim's bold approach and full tones match the extrovert spirit of the youthful Britten" More...

Benjamin Britten

19/04/2009 Music and Vision Daily (UK) "I would simply add that Davislim, Young and Melba Recordings have (remarkably) excelled themselves" More...

Rhapsodie: Fantasie: Poème

17/04/2009 Audiophile Audition (US) "This enjoyable and edifying program of works for horn and orchestra, enhanced by excellent hi-res surround sonics." More...

Benjamin Britten

15/04/2009 Culture Kiosque (US) "Davislim and Young make a convincing case for listening to these not so simple songs with the same attention given to a lied or mélodie." More...

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