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With astutely judged tempos and gracefully elegant phrasing throughout, these highly polished interpretations manage at the same time to convey an almost spontaneous enjoyment of the music. — BBC Music Magazine, November 2009, 5 out of 5 starsMore…

Throughout, the playing of the Beethoven Orchestra confirms its recent inclusion in the first league of German ensembles… This remains an account that Brucknerians ought to acquire and they... — International Record Review, July/August 2011More…

Characteristically warm and affectionate readings of two of Schubert’s best-loved symphonic scores, conveyed here with the insight that has become Douglas Boyd’s trademark — london24.com, 17th June 2011More…

Spangenberg communication with the players is never in doubt...[he] secures scorching performances here, his conductorship far more than honorary. — Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2012More…

The performances by the Vienna Piano Trio are outstanding in every way. Their playing is wonderfully fresh and spring-like, and the contribution of the pianist, Stefan Mendl, is ear-catchingly... — Penguin Guide, 2011 editionMore…

Any recording of Cage involving Steffen Schleiermacher is guaranteed to be utterly fastidious and dedicated...This CD is predictably impressive. — Gramophone Magazine, August 2010More…