SACD, Schubert (composer)

The Chiaroscuro Quartet are particularly good at capturing the more forward-looking moments…Their use of gut strings and a historically-informed approach produces focused tone throughout; the... — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas Issue 2018, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance)/3 out of 5 stars (Sound) More…

not only does the performance shine from without but is illuminated with a gorgeous glow from within. — Gramophone Magazine, December 2021 More…

Roman Simovic has a tendency to launch phrases with a penetrating sniff but secures characterful and energetic results, the very occasional imprecision let through in the interests of emotional... — Gramophone Magazine, April 2016 More…

While I’m instinctively sceptical about instrumental transcriptions of vocal works, I was persuaded by how well they work here, and the subtlety and intelligence of the performances…And in this... — Gramophone Magazine, June 2018 More…

Virtuosic performances and a compelling programme from the string orchestra plus guests; Matthew Hindson’s Maralinga is a powerful and evocative highlight. — BBC Music Magazine, February 2021, 3 out of 5 stars More…

The glowing richness of Sharon Bezaly's tone is immediately striking. It may be something of an acquired taste compared to the greater coolness of many of her contemporaries but it proves seductive... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

These first-rate chamber musicians play these three late works with a rare sensitivity of understanding and delicacy of nuance. — BBC Music Magazine, May 2013, 5 out of 5 stars More…