Penguin Rosettes, Dvořák (composer)

There have been a number of outstanding recordings of the Dvorák Concerto since this DG record was made, but none to match it for the warmth of lyrical feeling, the sheer strength of personality... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…

These are two very enjoyable works. Hans Keller's description of the opening pages of the E flat Quartet as 'childish' is staggering – this from the leading campaigner against 'posthumous critical... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…

The character of the playing is unforgettable and, for all the racy exuberance, one senses a predominant feeling of affection and elegance. — Penguin Guide, 2011 editionMore…

The CD transfers are of Decca's best quality, full-bodied and vivid...his readings give us fresh insights into these often inspired works...a magnificent memorial to a conductor who died sadly... — Penguin Guide, 2010 edition, 2 out of 4 stars/1 out of 4 starsMore…

Harnoncourt attends to the subtler aspects of Dvorak's scoring, and his love for the music's unique sound world is abundantly clear...[he] relishes the music's mix of rustic dance forms and... — Gramophone Magazine, July 2010More…

an inspired performance of Dvorak's Requiem, which here emerges with fiery intensity...The passionate singing of the chorus is unforgettable and the German soloists not only make fine individual... — Penguin Guide, 2011 editionMore…