Robin Michael
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Stravinsky: Violin Concerto & Chamber Works
RecommendedIsabelle Faust (violin), François-Xavier Roth, Les Siècles
[Concerto]…of the dozen or so readings I’ve heard none equals Faust’s, because she has somehow cracked the code, finding genuine wit, sparkle, and lyrical beauty in the solo part without imposing... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 3rd March 2023
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Gramophone Magazine, April 2023, Editor's Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2023 Finalists, Shortlisted - Concerto
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Assorted Programs
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2024, Shortlisted - Concerto
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Ligeti: Violin Concerto - Concert Românesc - Piano Concerto
Isabelle Faust (violin), Martial Gauthier, Carole Roth, Robin Michael (cello), Jean-Frédéric Neuburger (piano), Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth
Others have made more of the essentially lyrical aspect of [the Violin Concerto], but Isabelle Faust's dynamic and dramatic approach is very exciting, and matched by the energy in the orchestra…A... —
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2025, Editor's Choice
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The Barocksolisten Munchen turn in a dazzling sequence of performances which show off their respective solo instruments to great effect, with quite breathtaking athletic playing in some of the... —
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Mendelssohn: Octet in E flat major, Op. 20
Robin Michael (cello), Marcus Barsham-Stevens (violin), Oliver Wilson (viola), Ken Aiso (violin)
Eroica Quartet
Altogether it’s a splendid performance – a must for all who treasure this masterpiece —
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BBC Music Magazine, June 2011, Chamber Choice
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Diffracted Terrains - Chamber Music of Dorothy Ker
Andrew Sparling (clarinet) & Robin Michael (cello)
Lontano, Odaline de la Martinez
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Metamorphoses
Hallgrímsson - Chamber Music
Matthew Jones (viola), Darragh Morgan (violin), Robin Michael (cello) & Mary Dullea (piano)
Fidelio Trio
Darragh Morgan and Robin Michael are superbly well-focused, Mary Dullea and viola-player Matthew Jones no less authoritative in Notes from a Diary. —
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Voices from the Past, Vol. 1: Instruments of The Bate Collection, Oxford
Anneke Scott (horn), Joseph Walters (horn), Robin Michael (cello), Marcus Barcham-Stevens (violin), Frances Kelly (harp), Steven Devine (piano)
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Michael and Tong take on this key repertory in a spirit of fresh, fearless égalité, stylistic certainty and all-round technical brilliance… a thrillingly rewarding contribution to Beethoven’s... —
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Striking a Balance
Colin Currie/Sam Walton/Robin Michael, Robin Michael/Colin Currie, Robin Michael (piano), Colin Currie (percussion), Colin Currie/Robin Michael, Colin Currie/Sam Walton, Sam Walton (percussion)
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J Zach: Concerti
Andreas Helm (oboe), Dorothea Seel (flute), Anne Marie Dragosits (harpsichord), Robin Michael (cello)
Barocksolisten München
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