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Reviews

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

Reviews

Hélène and Nuit persane

01/10/2008 Classical CD Review (US) "This is unusual, worthy music, welcome additions to the catalog, superbly performed and recorded. Another class act from Melba!" More...

Tzigane

01/10/2008 The Age 'Green Guide' (Australia) "...Melba’s customary plush presentation and SACD engineering are added incentives to support these young Australian artists." More...

Phoenix Story

01/10/2008 2MBS FM Fine Music (Australia) "Fine work, on every count." More...

Phoenix Story

01/10/2008 3MBS FM Libretto (Australia) "This CD, notable for its tone quality, variety and musicianship, is highly recommended." More...

Through a Glass Darkly

01/10/2008 The Horn Call (US) "The recorded sound is very clear and natural, and balance between the instruments is excellent..." More...

The Floral Dance

01/10/2008 Classical CD Review (US) "Superbly sung by bass-baritone Gregory Yurisich...This is a class production, highly recommended" More...

Seduction

01/10/2008 SA-CD.NET (UK) "...refreshing to hear a selection of Strauss songs sung by a tenor as fine as Steve Davislim... presentation of the disc is outstanding. More...

Through a Glass Darkly

13/09/2008 Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) ... subtle, complex music, beautifully played, richly rewarding at first hearing and on many hearings thereafter." More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

01/09/2008 BBC Music Magazine (UK) "..No expense spared, either, with superior presentation, excellent notes, and a first-rate cast..." More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

01/09/2008 OpusHD eMagazine (France) OPUS D'OR AWARD "... this beautiful recording on double SACD will leave no one unmoved." More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

01/09/2008 Gramophone (UK) "The Trojan tragedy with great tunes: Dame Nellie's hit is superbly restored... With excellent sound... this is a most valuable issue." More...

Through a Glass Darkly

01/09/2008 Music and Vision (UK) "Yet another triumph for Melba Recordings; [CD] is mandatory ensemble for chamber music aficionados; a win-win release on all counts." More...

Wagner: Götterdämmerung

01/09/2008 Diapason (France) "A favourable recording that allows you to enjoy the felicities of an orchestra carried to its highest level..." More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

30/08/2008 SA-CD.NET (UK) "Very imaginative ... a gorgeous set that does justice to Saint-Saëns’ exquisite creations and is highly recommended." More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

25/08/2008 Forum Opera (France) "Tourniaire knows exactly how to emphasise the rare finesse in the luxuriant orchestration... " More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

24/08/2008 Sunday Age (Australia) "another triumph... Illing is particularly fine... The two-Super Audio CD set is superbly presented and sounds marvellous. " More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

16/08/2008 Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) "This revival of Saint-Saens's now-forgotten opera, Hélène... is of genuine significance... " More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

14/08/2008 Music and Vision (UK) "Unparalleled, ground-breaking standards in the production, presentation, packaging and design...top of its class." More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

07/08/2008 The Courier Mail (Australia) "This recording project, an Australian masterpiece, is loaded with history... an ideal Melba project for international release." More...

Hélène and Nuit persane

01/08/2008 Musical Criticism (UK) "Melba, is to be congratulated then for exhuming Saint-Saëns' Hélène " More...

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