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Reviews

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

Reviews

Wagner: Das Rheingold

01/05/2007 Turok's Choice (US) "All the singing is carefully phrased ... Fisch is a fine Wagner conductor; Rheingold 'breathes' beautifully." More...

Believe In Love

01/05/2007 Anaclase (France) "... [a] beautiful journey, full of discoveries and surprises" More...

Wagner: Siegfried

09/04/2007 Mundo Clasico (Spain) "There is much to admire in Siegfried… and therefore I absolutely recommend it to anyone collecting the entire series…" More...

Shostakovich: Symphony No 10

04/04/2007 Opus High Definition (France) "the great merit of this beautiful recording is how the right balance is struck between the parts ..." More...

Shostakovich: Symphony No 10

01/04/2007 SA-CD.net (Australia) "All in all, I would recommend this performance ... the recording is technically flawless ..." More...

Wagner: Siegfried

01/04/2007 Opera~Opera (Australia) "generally excellent... a cast of even quality and impressive standards... a worthwhile acquisition for its sumptuous sound... More...

Wagner: Siegfried

01/04/2007 MusicWeb International (UK) "...the presentation is first class ... Those who have already acquired the first two instalments should not hesitate." More...

Wagner: Siegfried

01/04/2007 Acoustic Sounds (US) "This critically acclaimed, beautifully recorded and produced series continues from Melba... magnificent..." More...

Wagner: Die Walküre

01/04/2007 Anaclase (France) "We can hear fire, heroism, danger love, rebellion and urgency right from the 1st act prelude... " More...

J.S. Bach

01/04/2007 Gramophone (UK) "His playing is precise and clean... many will find the textural precision and clarity... to their taste... the recording... exemplary." More...

Wagner: Siegfried

30/03/2007 Canberra Times (Australia) "Siegfried maintains [a] very high level... magnificent in the power of its dramatic projection and the sheer beauty of the singing..." More...

Believe In Love

27/03/2007 SA-CD.net (Australia) "this is a delightful collection of soprano arias, rendered with considerable style and flair... a very worthwhile addition... More...

Amoureuse

26/03/2007 ResMusica (France) "Bonynge's love of Massenet is a well known fact. He has carefully chosen a program of rarely performed arias which is very pleasing.." More...

Wagner: Das Rheingold

26/03/2007 The Opera Critic (New Zealand) "there is much to enjoy in this recording ... uses the Super Audio format to stunning effect ..." More...

Wagner: Siegfried

24/03/2007 SA-CD.net (Australia) "... and it's not only the recording. The cast and orchestra ... a truly superb performance ... this is a "must own" recording.." More...

Shostakovich: Symphony No 10

23/03/2007 Classics Today (US) "the ensemble makes a pretty impressive show of his Symphony No. 10...well played, and exceptionally well-recorded" More...

Shostakovich: Symphony No 10

16/03/2007 La France Catholique (France) "This recording is a major achievement of this work which still thrills us today." More...

Wagner: Siegfried

11/03/2007 The Sunday Age (Australia) "Melba's triumph continues... thrillingly sung... conductor Asher Fisch is masterful..." More...

Shostakovich: Symphony No 10

10/03/2007 The Australian (Australia) "it's hard to fault the Australian Youth Orchestra's playing ... the winds sound characterful ... the brass plays with resplendent polish " More...

Amoureuse

07/03/2007 ABC (Spain) "The combination of orchestral opulence ... together with the delicate melodies of the Australian soprano are particularly enchanting" More...

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