“ Classical record of the month: Interpretation 9, Sound 9, Repertoire 9”
Attila Csampa
Stereoplay
“ 10 for sound, 10 for booklet, 10 for repertoire choice and 10 for performance”:
Noël Godts
Crescendo
“Murphy let his orchestra dance with candour but also with laudable discretion. A splendid orchestral experience”
Serge Gregory
Classica-Repertoire
Simon Murphy and his boys play on the second volume of this spectacular new series this music “Mannheim Rockets” and all, with an authenticity and energy that’s got the competition beat. The authentic string sound they produce is perfection.”
Tower.com
“An SA-CD which one can without hesitation recommend, not the least because of the attractive program in which the Corelli’s Christmas concerto sparkles in the most wonderful light.”
RéF
Pizzicato Magazine
“Those who play the multi channel version of the album on SA-CD equipment are enveloped by sound which makes you feel happy beyond belief.”
Thiemo Wind
De Telegraaf
“The New Dutch Academy plays authentic instruments of the period, yet there is not a hint of the steely and harsh string sound such early music recordings frequently display on standard 44.1CDs. More than one acquaintance has stated that they can’t stand original instrument ensemble recordings; I’d like to play this exceptional SA-CD for them and see if they come around.”
Jihn Sunier
Audiophile Audition
“This recording surpasses all existing recordings in depth and perspective…Fauré excellsthanks to the collective effort of choir, orchestra and soloists.”
Huib Ramaer, de Volkskrant