Melba’s reviews tell a story – the delight with which our artists and repertoire have been embraced internationally.
Reviews
Cherry Ripe
25/01/2009
Music and Vision Daily (UK)
"Deborah Riedel reveals a bounteous seam of unfamiliar, wholly blissful vocal gems - a glistening treasury of song." More...
Cherry Ripe
22/01/2009
The Age 'Green Guide' (Australia)
"this felicitious selection of the elegant, the beautiful and the quirky is the perfect way to celebrate [Reidel's] talents." More...
Seduction
21/01/2009
SA-CD.NET (UK)
"... gave me much pleasure...happily take its place amongst the best recitals of Strauss' orchestrated lieder and is highly recommended." More...
Rhapsodie: Fantasie: Poème
19/01/2009
SA-CD.NET (UK)
"...outstanding performances and pellucid sound ...a most valuable addition to the horn discography and I recommend it unreservedly." More...
Cherry Ripe
11/01/2009
Sunday Herald Sun (Australia)
"...this delightful recording..." More...
Tzigane
09/01/2009
Parutions (France)
"With remarkable sound that allows the technique and the sonorities of the three young artists to bloom, this CD is a beautiful surprise." More...
Hélène and Nuit persane
03/01/2009
Hobart Mercury (Australia)
"Soprano Rosamund Illing fits the bill as Hélène and leads an excellent cast of Australian talent." More...
Hélène and Nuit persane
01/01/2009
Libretto
"...Illing captures the youth and beauty of this ‘ideal’ woman, languishing in some of the most romantic music written by the composer" More...
Hélène and Nuit persane
01/01/2009
Opera Now (UK)
"Orchestra Victoria lovingly plays (Hélène) ... Hushed serene strings ...create a mellifluous background" More...
Hélène and Nuit persane
01/01/2009
3MBS Libretto (Australia)
"Rosamund Illing is in her element." More...
Hélène and Nuit persane
01/01/2009
Pizzicato (Luxembourg)
"Melba Recordings has produced the first recording of this work that captivates with the splendour of its orchestration and its sensuality." More...
Hélène and Nuit persane
01/01/2009
Le Monde de la Musique (France)
"With a mysterious essence, the score is replete with oriental colours and offers thrilling effects." More...
Hélène and Nuit persane
01/01/2009
American Record Guide (US)
"A most welcome revival it is!...The performance is also delightful." More...
Phoenix Story
01/01/2009
Pittwater Life (Australia)
"Three home grown products of exceptional skill brought together by Melba for their first CD...it is a wonderful recording." More...
Phoenix Story
01/01/2009
Gramophone (UK)
"Tong is entirely at home with the virtuoso aspects of both sonatas, and the twins both possess beautiful, well centred, expressive tone." More...
Phoenix Story
01/01/2009
Fanfare (US)
"The resulting performance is stunningly successful...I couldn't have stood much more passion." More...
The Floral Dance
01/01/2009
MusicWeb International (UK)
"It is an ideal CD." More...
Hélène and Nuit persane
21/12/2008
Res Musica (France)
"Rosamund Illing...is a great tragedienne - superb from start to finish...Nuit persane will touch the sensibilities of every music lover." More...
Encore My Good Sir
18/12/2008
The Age 'Green Guide' (Australia)
"A perfect presentation of Jiang’s musical credentials ..." More...
Hélène and Nuit persane
01/12/2008
The Absolute Sound (US)
"Rosamund Illing 's Hélène is womanly and heroic; as her warrior-lover, Steve Davislim is suitably ardent." More...