With Rosemary Joshua’s enchantingly ditzy heroine, Richard Croft’s romantic Jupiter and Hilary Summers as Ino/Juno, this is the most complete and idiomatically sung account on disc of Handel’s closet English Opera
Sunday Times ‘Disc of the Year 2007’

The set has been a labour of love for Vernon Handley - one of the high points of his career. Im hoping that this set, which is the product of 50 years study, will invite people to listen that little bit more often to these wonderful immense works.
Classic FM Magazine 'Disc of the Month'

'If you've been attracted to Bax by Chandos' recent series of the symphonies (CHAN 10122(5)), you'll find this a fascinating companion set.'
BBC Music Magazine

…recordings which generally represent the state of the art. There are excellent soloists in the concertante works. The subtlety and atmosphere of La boîte à joujoux are captured splendidly, and the concertante works are equally sensitive… very desirable indeed.
The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs

The Philharmonia was in top form when these recordings were made, and the players dutifully follow their leader, Walter Weller.
Fanfare

…for those who above all simply wish to luxuriate in some of the most spellbinding scores in existence,Torteliers set could well prove to be the most rewarding of all… serious fans will prefer Tortelier.
Classic CD

Excellent playing from the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic and exemplary recording from the Chandos team…
The Penguin Complete Guide

Conductor Bryden Thomson and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra perform with passion and purpose in this, the find of the year.
"Time, ‘The Best Music of 1992’"

Three disc of music by the so-called English Scott Joplin may seem too much of a good thing. Yet Parkin effects the maximum variety throughout these delightful miniatures, with spontaneity and sheer joie-de-vivre always present.
BBC Music Magazine

Hickox’s Tippett cycle goes from strength to strength.
BBC Music

This treasure-trove is a comprehensive survey of all the purely orchestral music from Verdi’s operas… Edward Downes who conducts with passion and power, shows himself once again to be one of his country’s leading Verdians.
The Times on CHAN 9787(4) (Verdi set)

‘Lortie brings powerful and flamboyant playing…adding enormous vigour and vibrancy to the disc.’
The Pianist on CHAN 9864 (Volume 2)

This completes the Borodin Beethoven cycle – the previous five volumes consist of single CDs. It has proved to be a fascinating project, distinguished by fine, beautifully balanced tone, a sense of spontaneous expression and many musical insights.
Gramophone

The sonic quality of these compact discs is flawless… I would say that it’s safe to assume that this Chandos CD set is the definitive reading of these complete symphonies… I cannot recommend this compilation highly enough.
American Record Guide

These interpretations have a cumulative intensity that draws one into the composer’s confessional world.
The Daily Telegraph on Vol.2

A final choice must remain marginal, but anyone who wants a new-minted version of one of the most magical of all operas – with the harp signalling the otherworldly magic of Rusalka as Water nymph, more atmospherically recorded than on Decca – this new Chandos version makes an excellent choice.
Gramophone Editor’s Choice

O’Rourke and his partners capture Field’s spirit and style to perfection, warmly recorded in a natural acoustic
Gramophone

It is only when confronted by a set of performances of such general excellence that one turns to points of detail; no-one, buying this set will ever regret purchasing it. Noel Goodwin’s excellent informative original notes have been retained. This is a splendid set which has not at all been outclassed by later rivals
International Record Review

“… these CDs constitute a most valuable addition to our knowledge of a great composer’s work, who, throughout his creative life, had the constant ability to surprise and delight his audience; this set is strongly recommended.”

Robert Matthew Walker

“…I’ve become a huge fan of this set of Beethoven String Quartets, and am delighted to have it as a new reference for the future. …excellent playing throughout this box.”
Dominy Clements

 

                   “Album of the Week”
‘This French-Canadian pianist has been systematically laying down definitive recordings of Beethoven’s sonatas for the past 20 years, and its great to have them collected. Technical perfection goes without saying; his artistry is subtle and revelatory, bringing out the sheer excitement of the early works, and the majesty of the late ones.
                                                           

Michael Church
 

“…There is an obvious enthusiasm for all the music that the London Mozart Players perform.” “…With good sound and liner notes from each release included in one booklet, this is definitely recommended.”

Barry Brenesal

‘There is a lot to be said for Adrian Shepherd’s Haydn symphonies; they are musical, decently played and recorded. Eminently serviceable accounts.’
The Penguin Complete Guide

Turovsky paces convincingly, not missing Handel’s breadth of sonority and moments of expressive grandeur. This now becomes our first choice for this wonderful music.
Penguin Complete Guide

I have rarely heard the Danish Radio Orchestra and Chorus perform at such a level of passion, precision and conviction. Under Michael Schonwandt’s fiery baton they are primed to made the best possible case…
Fanfare

‘A strong challenger to Britten’s own historic recording of his searing opera and perhaps the best thing Richard Hickox has yet done on disc. The Chandos recording quality is first rate, the chorus overwhelming and the casting inspired’.
Sunday Telegraph

‘…the Tortelier/Chandos Dutilleux series deserves a place in everyone’s collection.’
Gramophone

‘Hickox clearly believes in this piece, and does his utmost to heighten the work’s… lyrical moments… there is a real theatrical buzz to the whole undertaking…’
BBC Music on CHAN 9706(2) (the Consul)

‘However well you think you know this fascinating and often inspiring music, do acquire this set.’
Gramophone

‘Thanks to all concerned are in order – for Hickox’s perceptive interpretation, the players’ dedication and sensitivity and last but not least, the exemplary recorded sound that we rather take for granted on this label. Strongly recommended.’
Gramophone on CHAN 9481 (Symphonies Nos 2 & 6)