Penguin Rosettes, Late 20th Century (era)

Some discs are recommendable just because they present appealing, well-played programs in good sound at a great price. In such cases, comparisons are not the issue; we can enjoy them as a concert... — American Record Guide More…

The Ninth (1973) is Rubbra's most visionary utterance, and its stature has so far gone unrecognised.
(This is its only recording.) Its subtitle, Sinfoniasacra, gives a good idea of its character.... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Despite its monumental aspect the Sinfonia mistica is essentially a personal, intimate work, and it gets a moving performance here, Richard Hickox judging to a nicety the various movements'... — BBC Music Magazine, January 2009, 5 out of 5 stars More…

vivid and persuasive performances...the sound is really state of the art — Penguin Guide, 2011 edition More…

For some years the Third Symphony was a repertory piece, at least on BBC programmes, but it fell out of favour in the late 1950s. Commentators have noticed a certain Sibelian cut to its opening... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

A classic release in which Warren-Green and his colleagues play with such passion and commitment that any Minimalist doubters will be swept along with them. Spotlessly engineered. — BBC Music Magazine, October 2006, 5 out of 5 stars More…