Melba’s reviews tell a story – the delight with which our artists and repertoire have been embraced internationally.
Reviews
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/08/2006
Opera Opera (Australia)
"the sound is spectacularly sumptuous and clear... the presentation of the set is exemplary..." More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/08/2006
Gramophone (UK)
"Australia’s first Ring gets underway in a recording of considerable virtues... " More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/08/2006
BBC Music Magazine (UK)
"...spirited Adelaide orchestra... exceptional Volsung twins... this is the most recommendable of recent Walküres" More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/08/2006
Classic FM Magazine (UK)
"This is thrilling...offering really fine musical credentials...world-class...Wagner would have approved, strongly" More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/08/2006
Classical CD Review (US)
"...Those who love Die Walküre surely should investigate this first-class enterprising magnificently recorded performance" More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/08/2006
Positive Feedback Online (US)
"I simply cannot offer any higher praises!... a stunning achievement... a truly outstanding effort... history has once again been made..." More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/08/2006
Elusive Disc (US)
"This new recording from Melba is a spectacular package." More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
31/07/2006
OzArts Review (Australia)
"If ever a performance of Walküre pierced to the heart of the composer’s intentions, it is surely this. " More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
26/07/2006
MusicOMH (UK)
"... there’s no doubt that [Wagner] would be please to hear such a vividly played account of his work in full surround sound …" More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
15/07/2006
Classique News (France)
"From a label bearing the name of an immense singer,...This production is really worthy of the latest Bayreuth productions..." More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
11/07/2006
Bloomberg (US)
"...is as ground-breaking as Georg Solti's 1959-1966 Decca recording...Few Wagner-nuts will be able to resist this recording" More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
10/07/2006
Metro (UK)
"it captures the crackling energy of the moment..." More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
09/07/2006
The Observer (UK)
“ very fine it is, too, with Gasteen an outstanding Brünnhilde, Skelton a resonant Siegmund and Riedel an affecting Sieglinde." More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/07/2006
Readings (Australia)
"... These performances created a modern legend – this is Wagner to truly knock your socks off! ..." More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/07/2006
The Australian Financial Review Magazine (Australia)
ALBUM OF THE MONTH "sounds very good indeed... top-notch 'super-audio' surround sound.. More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/07/2006
2MBS Fine Music Magazine (Australia)
"The recording is of the highest quality... Deborah Riedel... her Sieglinde here is one of the very best on disc..." More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
01/07/2006
3MBS Libretto Magazine (Australia)
"The wait has been well worth it... crisp, clear account... to be admired... there is no doubt that the sound is superior More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
29/06/2006
MusicWeb International (UK)
"an exceptional performance... a high quality product that will have an honoured place in my collection." More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
29/06/2006
The Courier Mail (Australia)
"No self-respecting Wagner fan would want to be without this ... lush orchestral colour... a feast of grand sound.. More...
Wagner: Die Walküre
21/06/2006
Limelight (Australia)
"an excellent showcase for the complete work ...the sound quality of this splendid record of remarkable achievement is brilliant ..." More...