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Reviews

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

Reviews

Schubert: Winterreise

06/03/2009 Audiophile Audition (US) "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" More...

Schubert: Winterreise

05/03/2009 Music and Vision Daily (UK) "Steve Davislim and Anthony Romaniuk have earned a place among the highest achievers in Schubert's finest lied creation." More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

01/03/2009 Opera (UK) "Off they sail to Asia and immortal infamy while Guillaume Tourniaire, ... steers the Orchestra Victoria to triumph..." More...

Sublime Mozart

01/03/2009 Readings Monthly (Australia) "The recording and packaging are top-notch, even by the lofty standards Melba Recordings have established in recent years." More...

Schubert: Winterreise

01/03/2009 Classical CD Review (US) "Australian tenor Steve Davislim ... is an extraordinary artist who has it all ... " More...

Cherry Ripe

01/03/2009 2MBS Fine Music (Australia) "All 21 arias and songs are sung with that particular warmth for which Deborah Riedel was renowned.." More...

Cherry Ripe

01/03/2009 Forum Opera (France) "A unique, timeless recording." More...

Rhapsodie: Fantasie: Poème

01/03/2009 Classical CD Review (US) "Spectacular performances, and beautifully recorded with rich natural sound." More...

Wagner: Götterdämmerung

01/03/2009 Anaclase (France) "The superb Australian tetralogy is [with]...Götterdämmerung... unrivalled sound that carries the listener right into the theatre." More...

Rhapsodie: Fantasie: Poème

26/02/2009 The Age 'Green Guide' (Australia) "Ben Jacks ... is a fearless protagonist in this selection of technically and expressively demanding works ......" More...

Sublime Mozart

21/02/2009 The Courier Mail (Australia) "Paul Dean plays with all the virtuosic style that has won him honours as 'the most distinguished clarinettist of his generation." More...

Sublime Mozart

19/02/2009 Music and Vision Daily (UK) "In both works Paul Dean demonstrates his exemplary fluency and a stylish, marvellously phrased affinity for Mozart's classical demands." More...

Schubert: Winterreise

14/02/2009 SA-CD.NET (UK) "A spell-binding and compulsive performance...a Winterreise worthy to be counted amongst the best" More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

01/02/2009 Classica-Répertoire (France) "A release that all lovers of French music should have in their collection." More...

Cherry Ripe

01/02/2009 Pittwater Life (Australia) Riedel was at her best when she made this recording, a glorious voice." More...

Cherry Ripe

01/02/2009 MusicWeb International (UK) “...second only to the excellent presentation we have come to expect from Opera Rara. Together they put most other companies to shame.” More...

Encore My Good Sir

01/02/2009 Music and Vision Daily (UK) "One of the most exciting horn soloists of his generation…it’s a surefire winner." More...

Cherry Ripe

31/01/2009 The Courier Mail (Australia) "The voice is a molten flow of rich, rounded and deeply etched sound...it is a beauteous piece of work to be enjoyed." More...

Through a Glass Darkly

28/01/2009 Classical Lost and Found (US) "... performances are superb... these performances must be considered definitive... a demonstration quality disc that will please ..." More...

Cherry Ripe

25/01/2009 Sunday Herald Sun (Australia) "Unalloyed pleasure from first to final note" More...

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