CD, Françaix (composer)

Franco-flautist Olech revels in the heavily ornamented, fast-paced frivolity [in the Verhey] and in the following longer concerto by Jean Françaix. — BBC Music Magazine, October 2021, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 3 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

Typically adventurous, Naxos programmes Rutter's pastoral prettiness with Glass's insistent dancing patterns and Francaix's lissom, quirky lyricism. — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas Issue 2013, 4 out of 5 stars More…

this recital (part of Channel Classics’ First Chair series with the Amsterdam orchestra) exhibits playing of such exacting brilliance that old warhorses appear reignited, surrounding an attractive... — Gramophone Magazine, September 2022 More…

Clarity, perfect ensemble born of close listening, and palpable dedication to the music…it’s hard to fault this loving performance…a distinctive calling card for an ensemble it may well prove... — Gramophone Magazine, July 2016 More…

Unaccompanied cello music, even as agreeably consonant as this three-movement Reger Suite in A minor, is only bearable when it is superbly played. It is here, with fine tone and impeccable intonation.... — Gramophone Magazine, August 1966 More…