Gonzalo Noqué

“In Spanish mezzo-soprano Lucía Caihuela, the music lover is exceptionally well served. Her artistry seems to effortlessly elude criticism. […] Caihuela convinces entirely on her own terms, with a richly nuanced timbre — warm, velvety, focused, and versatile — combined with stylistic intelligence and expressive refinement. […] In the instrumental ensemble La Madrileña she finds … A true gem.

“This release schowcases the composer’s most notable pieces, distinguished by their charm and brilliance. Performers Claudia Dafne Sevilla and Josep Colom do this character justice.”

“They bring conviction and commitment to these pages, giving them renewed life. The chief value of this double album, recorded at the Auditorio de San Francisco in Ávila, naturally lies in the discovery of little-known works by Spanish composers who are not major figures — or at least lack the renown of the great names … Conviction and commitment

“Un disco completo, fruto de un buen trabajo y estudio, que nos invita a una escucha de autentico disfrute.”

“Lucia Caihuela’s voice is beautiful in every aspect: with perfect intonation, a fully developed sound profile, unmistakably emotionally mature and, not least, technically brilliant. We will perhaps never know how a castrato would have performed these baroque arias, but there is no doubt in my mind that Lucia is hard to beat in this type … Lucia Caihuela’s voice is beautiful in every aspect

“Under the inspired direction of José Antonio Montaño, La Madrileña and mezzo Lucía Caihuela intelligently and exquisitely revive a largely unknown body of work […]. Caihuela impresses first and foremost with the homogeneity of her timbre and her stylistic mastery.”

“Caihuela’s singing has a wonderfully communicative directness, and La Madrileña under Montaño responds with rhythmic alertness and bright orchestral character. […] There is a real sense of dialogue between soloist and ensemble, which keeps the album from feeling like a simple showcase vehicle.”

“The music is brought vividly to life—made consistently inviting—by the exquisite artistry of Colom and Sevilla. […]One delightful piece seemed to flow seamlessly into the next, each maintaining the same high level of imagination and execution. […] Add to that the exceptional sound quality—so rich in timbral nuance and resolution—and it becomes even harder to … Music brought vividly to life

“Caihuela impresses immediately for the control of her pitch-perfect delivery, her poise, and her virtuosic ability to essay the challenging acrobatics of the vocal part. La Madrileña shows itself to be her attentive and responsive partner as she deftly navigates the aria’s many emotional tempests and its oscillations between fast and slow passages. […] The … Ravishing renditions

“Sorprende la calidad de esa música y, una vez más, sorprende también que se trate de compositores tan poco grabados e interpretados. […] Grabación muy recomendable para todos aquellos que se quieran sumergir en el maravilloso mundo de la viola, con un Pablo de Pedro esplendoroso.”

“El equilibrio que logran entre las voces, así como su empaste homogéneo y la claridad de su articulación, favorece una escucha atenta y resalta la riqueza de un repertorio que merece ocupar su lugar en la programación camerística actual. […] Distribuidos en dos CD que suman casi tres horas, los cuartetos recorren un amplio espectro … Calidad y gusto exquisitos.

“Their flawless precision should be no surprise; even better is their unanimity of intent, projecting music as if from a single, purposeful consciousness. Beautifully balanced textures expose buried midrange themes as bass lines provide firm support. […] Excellent, unobtrusive sonics.”

“The material they perform entices, but its impact is exponentially heightened when two such refined practitioners of the piano art form share the keyboard. Even more impressively, the two adopted a riskier approach in weaving improvisational ornamentations into the performances, a move that demands an even greater degree of synchronicity. While such an approach leaves … A miracle of recording.

“With “Le Chant des Muses,” the Spanish label Eudora has released a work of rare artistic coherence, both an aesthetic manifesto and a musical object of great finesse. […] At the helm of this project, violinist Anna Urpina proves to be an inspired guide. Her playing, both incisive and deeply melodious, breathes natural life into the … A work of rare artistic coherence.

“Supported by sound recording of exemplary clarity and a performance that combines technical precision, a sense of color, and a deep understanding of the aesthetic idioms of the era, this double album stands as a major contribution to the rediscovery of the Madrid school and confirms the Seilikos Quartet as one of the ensembles most … Sound recording of exemplary clarity.

“As rewarding as it to listen to the sonatas of Juan Balado, Gaetano Brunetti, José Lidón, Juan Oliver y Astorga, and Felipe de los Ríos, what recommends the release most is the exquisite playing of baroque violist Pablo de Pedro, baroque cellist Lorenzo Meseguer, and harpsichordist Samuel Maíllo. […] Animated with rhythmic energy and exuding … Exquisite playing.

“Pablo de Pedro, along with Lorenzo Meseguer (cello) and Samuel Maíllo (harpsichord), leads persuasive and compelling accounts of these “test” submissions so much so, that were you subjected to a blindfolded listening session, you could easily assume that they were part of the standard Baroque repertoire. So once again, if you are a Baroque music … This new SACD should make a fine addition to your collection.

“From the very first note, it becomes clear that these four musicians do not wish to impress, but to communicate. The phrasing flows smoothly, and the music unfolds naturally and with great precision. Also striking is the strong engagement with this repertoire. Dynamic accentuation and shaping proceed conceptually in line, the voice leading is extremely … A treasure trove of repertoire lies here.

“This remarkable and little-known music is now waiting to be discovered and admired, as the performers, led by violist Pablo de Pedro Cano, are doing. With his technique and interpretive skills, he has no problem shaping the viola part of this collection in a way that would have easily earned him a position in the … Remarkable and little-known music.

“This is not Beethoven, Liszt or Chopin, but this is what we sometimes need more of: well-structured, life-inspiring piano music to counterbalance the daily hustle and bustle we are endlessly exposed to. Recharging the soul and helping to regain peace of mind. At least that’s what it did to me.This is a gift to cherish, … This is a gift to cherish.

“Judging by this recording, they have reached a standard that ranks them among the best in Spain, and, in my view, will score high on a more global scale. Technical mastery rather than ‘trendy fashionable’ is their style. With a natural feeling for a commensurate degree of compassion. Displaying a rare combination of modesty, virtuosity … A delight to listen to.

“In Noqué’s high-resolution setup, there is no escaping. The recorded sound is as clear and natural as can be heard in a concert venue. It lays bare every single note played by both the violist and the cellist (Lorenzo Meseguer) with elegant articulation and perfect intonation, whilst showcasing their uninhibited emotional involvement. The harpsichord clearly … These Sonatas are a complete ear-opener.

“It’s clear that the pianists are locked in and executing with remarkable dexterity. […] As their hands dance across the keyboard with authority, the pianists demonstrate an undeniable connection to Mozart 234 years after his passing. […] In liner notes, Colom expresses gratitude “to all those who have made the effort over the years to come … Glorious clarity.

“Destacan nuevamente sus intervenciones, perfectamente matizadas por el contexto y la retórica musical, su quirúrgico vibrato y su técnica en los pasajes virtuosos. Remata el elenco una soprano de la talla de María Hinojosa, dramática e intensa en las canciones de De la Cruz, y adaptativa en los distintos registros. Especial mención merece la gran calidad sonora … Gran calidad sonora de la grabación.

“In this compilation, Anna Urpina offers an insight into an almost forgotten world. Her playing immediately conveys her devotion to these pieces. With a confident and creative approach, she gives each work a personal touch. Maria Hinojosa complements this performance with her singing. She devotes herself to both old and new compositions in a style … Anna Urpina offers an insight into an almost forgotten world.

“Preludes & Dances from Brazil es un testimonio del mestizaje musical que define el alma de Brasil, pero también del profundo diálogo que el guitarrista español establece con cada nota y cada ritmo. Ricardo Gallén transforma su guitarra en un puente entre culturas, demostrando que la música, en su esencia más pura, no conoce fronteras.”

“As usual, the Spanish musician displays impeccable technique, playing with transcendent virtuosity and implacable rigor. Under his ten fingers, the guitar becomes the embodiment of a voice, a song and flamboyant colors, down to the smallest details of a unique sensibility. In short, the spell is complete.”

“Anna Urpina, qui joue sur un violon Nicoló Amati de Crémone datant de 1658, prêté par une fondation suisse, a effectué des recherches dans des bibliothèques ou des archives vénitiennes ou parisiennes. Elle est présente, de façon solaire et expressive, tout au long de ce récital où les découvertes sont nombreuses. Au fil des partitions, …  L’hommage aux œuvres oubliées de compositrices atteint son but.

“This lovely disc, full of beautiful music, very well played and superbly recorded, is a triumph for the deservedly renowned Spanish guitarist Ricardo Gallén.”

“They enchant the listener from the very first note with a highly nuanced, almost magical touch that, with utter tenderness and restraint, shapes the incredible emotional energies, the beauties, and also the tragic aspects of these wonderful works, thus setting to music, through tenderness, sensitivity, and quiet tones, the profoundly humane message of all four … They enchant the listener from the very first note with a highly nuanced, almost magical touch.

“The musicians are outstanding. Their passionate period-style playing on ditto instruments, or copies thereof, transports the audience to a bygone era as if they were actually there. This lovely sense of realism is, of course, also due to the sound engineering by the skilled hands and ears of Conzalo Noqué, and DSD mastering by Tom … The musicians are outstanding.

“A més, també cal subratllar l’espaiosa i nítida presa de so de la gravació, que fa que puguem gaudir de cada una de les inflexions amb una claredat absoluta, així com de l’acústica excel·lent de la Sala Mozart de l’Auditori de Saragossa, lloc habitual dels enregistraments d’Eudora. […] L’encanteri sonor a què ens té acostumats … Quatre mans i una subtilesa captivadora.

“I did enjoy two master musicians’ stunningly unravelling the brilliant sparkle of Mozart and the core of Schubert’s spiritual legacy in a fashion not to be found elsewhere.”

“n presenting material by two composers, Gallén’s recording doesn’t aspire to document Brazilian classical music in its entirety. It does, however, succeed in offering a sampling of the captivating material artists such as Assad and Villa-Lobos have shared with the world. As importantly, the recording provides a terrific account of Gallén’s considerable artistry as a … Gallén brings equivalent degrees of conviction, insight, and authenticity.

“Vázquez enthrals throughout this rewarding set with impeccable technique and a gift for capturing the emotional essence of each piece, regardless of its date of origin or stylistic idiosyncrasies. The pianist’s fifty-two-minute release is consistently distinguished by smart programming choices and her stellar interpretations thereof, and the poise, eloquence, and maturity she exhibits in these … Vázquez enthrals throughout this rewarding set with impeccable technique.

“Colom no solo la recrea, sino que se recrea con creatividad que trasciende el texto. Profundiza en él con valentía e imaginación, lo tamiza y nos ofrece una versión de exquisito nivel artístico en lo que se refiere a ‘técnica pianística’ (virtuosismo sonoro: planos dinámicos y tímbricos, control de la articulación, fraseo, pedal, etc.) e … Versión de exquisito nivel artístico.

“Purists will be horrified. This is not for people for whom there is only one ‘truth’ – theirs – the kind of person you wouldn’t want to have on your negotiating team. It is for those I value more, the ones that are open to new ideas. Josep Colom obliges. Not for fun, but to … Colom’s Mozart is full of clarity.

“What a rewarding recital and recording this has been. […] This is simply a wonderful album. It sings, flows, scintillates, and dances. The first time I played it, I just lost myself in the music and Susana’s playing.”

“Les musiciens du Trio Yugen, en travaillant intensivement ensemble, ont atteint un langage commun dans le domaine de la musique de chambre et utilisent leurs influences uniques pour produire leur propre sonorité particulière. Tout cela est donc à découvrir dans ce SACD exemplaire.”

“Jáuregui plays magnificently with a sure technique, silky legato and a keen sense of the dance elements, especially in the finale; gripping and energetic while observing Grieg’s allegro molto moderato indication. […] The performances, especially in the de Falla, are outstanding, as is the range of colour and rhythmic vitality summoned by Jáuregui and her collaborators. They … Jáuregui plays magnificently.

“La discographie dans ces deux œuvres est pléthorique mais la pianiste, en particulier dans de Falla, fait de cet album une lecture qui compte. La prise de son est une très grande réussite avec un équilibre parfait du piano et de l’orchestre et une richesse de timbres. “

“I’m happy to confirm that the playing of the Yugen Trio takes your breath away throughout. […] Excellent though it is performed, the competition is fierce to the point of almost killing unless …. you have something to offer that most of the others have not. Such is the case here, with Eudora’s mastermind, Gonzalo … Waking up to the sound of the ‘Yugen Trio’ debut SACD turns out to be a startling joy.

Quatre œuvres que le pianiste suisse, Javier Laso, né en 1975, interprète avec rigueur et sensibilité. […] Bref, un enregistrement de belle facture.

“This is a passionate program that the Bayona Ensemble plays with brio. […] So, without the least hesitation, let the Bayona Ensemble and its musical fervor cast its spell on you.”

“Admirable la versatilidad con que el joven quinteto transita por este complejo programa de múltiples acentos; el apasionamiento que transpira la briosa interpretación de Falla, la tristeza elegante de Lauer, el equilibrio tímbrico, deslumbrante y conciso de Blum, el desamparo doliente de Coll.”

“L’enregistrament, dut a terme a l’Auditori de Saragossa l’any 2022, té una claredat i una presència que acaba d’arrodonir un producte que per a molts serà la descoberta d’un pianista amb una personalitat i un enfocament estilístic certament interessants.”

“The result is remarkable. […] With this new release, Noelia Rodiles continues to surprise with her rendition of two concerti by Hispanic composers.”

“If the guitar player is Petrit Çeku, the music is based on Schubert and the recording engineered by Gonzalo Noqué, then I’ve said it all. Another safe buy. End of story. […] Petrit Çeku, drawing ‘inspiration that strikes composers’ like Schuber, keeps us Spellbound till the very end.”

“The ease with which he projects the lyrical character of the Schubert songs, or how he shades and colors individual notes within the first movement of the Ponce sonata is quite remarkable. He’s obviously mastered the guitar to the point where what you hear first and foremost is the composer’s music played on a guitar, … Petrit Çeku elevates the humble guitar to a higher level of musical and expressive utterance.

“Jáuregui is assured and insightful, and the orchestra performs well. Overall, these are perfectly proportioned classical renditions. What sets them apart is Eudora’s extraordinary DSD256 recording, which is balanced and clear. In stereo, listeners will enjoy the broad and deep soundstage, but in 5.0, it will also embrace them.”

“El brujo Colom disfruta como un niño grande con estas gloriosas partituras a las que condimenta con ornamentaciones, pinceladas, cabriolas y demás bromas musicales sobre solazadas improvisaciones de su propia cosecha. Un Mozart hipnótico y flexible, de bellísimo cantabile y límpidas texturas, poético y subjetivo, embadurnado de un fuerte aliento nostálgico (incluso beethoveniano, como en la KV 457) … Un Mozart hipnótico y flexible.

“Voilà un album bien attrayant, qui confirme ce que nous savions déjà de Josep Colom, à savoir une qualité de toucher qui se révèle à la fois pleine et aérée. Le programme dévoile une vraie proximité avec Mozart, qui, dans ce projet certes audacieux et original, est servi à chaque instant avec respect et pudeur.”

“Colom’s playing is characterized by a tone that is as mature as it is playful; elegant, without pretension or virtuoso outbursts, constantly flowing and somehow intimate in the message it conveys. In short, a truly beautiful Mozart recital!”

“The result is an original five-movement work that, in addition to the already fascinating sophistication of the instrumentation, becomes very atmospheric in the truly haunting interpretation by Noelia Rodiles and the Oviedo Filarmonía, conducted by Lucas Macías.”

“Javier Laso’s spellbinding performance undoubtedly reveals Berg’s argument. It emphasises the exploration of the thematic fragments developed from the opening bars. The varying emotions are well defined. Passion and repose are perfectly balanced. […] Javier Laso captures it all in a stunning, expressive performance.”

“This wonderful tribute to Franz Schubert (1797-1828) is quite simply remarkable […].As was the case in his preceding recording, devoted to the famous “Suites for Solo Cello” by Jean-Sebastian Bach […] , Petrit Çeku keeps on astonishing us by his playing, technique and enthusiasm that are rare.”

“[…] el resultado es simplemente excepcional desde la primera hasta la última nota. El disco […] nos sumerge en un viaje sonoro en el que los músicos disfrutan tocando música juntos y hacen disfrutar al oyente con una complicidad y empaste realmente extraordinarios. […]Mención especial también para la cuidadísima toma sonora de Eudora Records […].”

 “Cebrián and Gonzalez perform with immaculate technical skill, but more importantly they play to communicate. […] Their playing honors the music and is not a flight of their own fanciful imagination. […] Gonzalo Noqué achieves a near perfect balance of the instruments vis-à-vis each other and within the overall acoustic space of the venue. […] … It’s a treasure both musically and sonically.

“El dominio técnico y el conocimiento idiomático puesto al servicio de la música propician una relación entre los mundos de las personalidades de ambos creadores, expuestos hacia el ámbito interpretativo, que confiaremos en que resulte apreciada y, como ocurre con los intérpretes más reconocidos del siglo XX, se convierta en una auténtica referencia.”

“The remarkable Moments Musicaux. D. 780 of Franz Schubert (1797 – 1828) are not better played than in this marvelous new recording from the ever rewarding Spanish pianist, Noelia Rodiles. […] She plays with complete conviction, delicious nuance, and delightful subtlety of phrasing, making these works as fresh and engaging as I’ve ever heard them. … Piano recordings just do not get better than this.

“Violist Alicia Calabuig well defines the melodic darker hues of the viola against the brooding Brahmsian lines of the piano performed accordingly by chamber musician Jorge Blasco. Its intimate and evocative character provides a uniquely personal listening experience that will certainly rekindle musical memories from that era. If you are constantly looking to listen to … A uniquely personal listening experience

“En resumen, en este recital Noelia Rodiles ofrece una referencia de los Moments Musicaux de Schubert a un nivel que nada tiene que envidiar a los registros clásicos de la fonografía; y una novedad de enorme interés porque se trata del rescate de nuestro patrimonio. Al oír los Moments musicaux por Noelia Rodiles nos da … Una referencia

“[…] the SACD recording, to which I listened on a conventional setup, is most attractive. Alicia Calabuig is a clean-cut violist with a fine, unshowy technique. […] she is never guilty of inflating these pieces beyond their natural self-imposed limits. Pianist Jorge Blasco proves a supportive colleague, snatching rare opportunities to demonstrate an extrovert personality, … This SACD recording is most attractive

“Rodiles shows that she is indeed one of Spain’s current top talents deserving wider recognition than just being a celebrity in the Iberian orbit. Her grasp of the score is such that she has no difficulty in putting some awkward elements in the score in a coherent and convincing framework, thus finally bringing a once … Rodiles shows that she is indeed one of Spain’s current top talents

“There are many excellent performers of Fanny Mendelssohn’s works. But it is this Paula Ríos’ album that perhaps best reflects the sensitivity and pure beauty hidden in her pieces. Paula Ríos is a strong personality […]. This is perfectly evident in her playing, she does not analyze, summarize, and interpret in the traditional sense, but … Sensitivity and pure beauty.

“Este atractivo conjunto de canciones es interpretado por la soprano Raquel Lojendio. Posee una voz lírica de bello timbre, con una diáfana y cristalina emisión, plena de musicalidad, junto a un magnífico y variado fraseo que le permite matizar al máximo todos los textos, dando gran relevancia a cada palabra. Destaca su capacidad para recitar … Atractivo conjunto de canciones.

“The members of the Protean Quartet, at their best, produce handsome, firm-bowed sounds that coalesce into a consistent, evenly balanced sonority throughout the range, and their phrasing is sensitive and musically informed. I was delighted to get to know them. […] First-class engineering clearly positions the instruments within a warm but unobtrusive ambience.”

“[…] we have a selection of piano music that surpasses much of Fanny’s male contemporaries and should under no circumstances remain under wraps. […]They are here in a reading that compares positively against any of the RBCD competition but in superior sound. […] A most welcome addition to the catalogue. I have enjoyed every bit … If you don’t have it, do get it!

“A priori uno puede ver el disco y algo heréticamente pensar: “Otro Bach”. […]. Sin embargo, nada más escuchar los primeros movimientos ya se percibe que esta es una versión especial. […]. La experiencia y la complicidad entre ambos se transluce en el plano musical con una perfecta simbiosis en el impecable trazado de las … Una versión especial.

“Raquel Lojendio se convierte en la intérprete perfecta de estas canciones, que exigen agudos y también graves, una buena interpretación del texto y, sobre todo, una cuidada dicción […]. Un disco altamente recomendable para los amantes de la canción española, con una cuidada toma sonora.”

“[…] the Spanish pianist has exactly the right approach to this music. […] Fanny Mendelssohn’s works with a healthy dose of objectivity. Above all, she distances herself from an overly emotional interpretation. Of course, the Romantic character is preserved in each work, and the powerful, sometimes accented playing underscores the quality of the music and … The right approach to this music.

“Here is another recently released album from Eudora Records that I commend to you wholeheartedly. I was not sure what to expect when I first queued thus up for a listen, but I found myself completely captivated. Soprano Raquel Lojendio is a gifted songstress. She has a lovely high pure voice with wonderfully expressive skill … I found myself completely captivated.

“Excellently performed in a very satisfyingly understated manner. Nothing flashy, nothing excessive, just expertly performed with an ease and relaxed enjoyment of the music by the performers that I find delightful. […]To top it off, the sound quality is as transparent, open and resolved as one might possibly wish to hear. There is no percussion, no … Superbly captured timbre.

“But it is this album of performances by Paula Ríos that I’ve found to be among the most engaging and insightful. […] As always with piano recordings from Gonzalo Noqué of Eudora, the DSD256 sound quality is superb. Gonzalo has captured the her performance in a large performing hall with very attractive acoustics, balancing very … Engaging and insightful.

“[…] that we have a true jewel here […] is beyond doubt. These are historically informed performances that do not get stuck in theoretically aridity, but in which musicianship sparkle and poetry predominate. As it should always be.”

“El equilibrio sonoro entre los dos instrumentos es bueno […]. Una versión de estas sonatas de Bach sin duda a tener en cuenta.”

“Haydn’s String Quartet in D Major Op.33 No.6 is a lovely opening to the disc, the freshness and elegance of the work conveyed perfectly through light and sensitive playing. […] The beautifully clean and articulated performance of Beethoven’s String Quartet in F Major Op.18 No.1 gives the whole CD a decided consistency, with a delightfully … A decided consistency.

“Viola da Gamba player Alejandro Marías and Harpsichordist Jordan Fumadóoffer us a rhythmically precise account marked by exactingly clear and balanced counterpoint, and a mutual give and take which allows for a constant yet freely moving forward momentum in the faster movements, and beauty of tone within the slower movements. […] Once again, the Spanish … Rhythmically precise account.

“Voici un SACD que l’on peut qualifier “d’ébouriffant”, tant le jeu de l’ensemble Infermi D’amore […], fait preuve d’un engagement interprétatif des plus affirmés. […] Bref, un florilège musical que l’ensemble Infermi d’Amore transcende véritablement.”

“Sus interpretaciones evitan volverse amaneradas y rígidas, y su adherencia a los parámetros estilísticos de moda (muestran un claro entusiasmo por la interpretación históricamente informada) les conduce a una calidad laboriosa y consciente de sí misma. […] Recomendadísimo.”

The result is completely credible, and even compelling due to the passionate interpretation of this nice club of musicians under the leadership of Ukrainian violinist Vadym Makarenko. The cello solo is played by ensemble member Bruno Hurtado Gosálvez, the second violin part in the concerto for two violins RV 521 by Natalie Carducci. In that … The result is completely credible.

“Mercero and Sebastián know the sonatas inside out and that’s why it sounds like they can play completely unfettered. We like to call their variable articulation of fast notes ‘inégalité’ in baroque style – the term jazzy is also very appropriate.”

“Clearly this small ensemble derives great enjoyment from playing together – what a fresh and robust sound they produce! And this vibrancy is further enhanced by a technical excellence evident throughout. […] Here, soloist Makarenko easily meets the technical challenges, delivering a virtuosic performance. The Overture No.6 by Veracini and the Violin Concerto Op.1 No.9 … What a fresh and robust sound they produce!

“El trabajo asiduo como grupo a lo largo de estos años se ha materializado en un sonido global de sobresaliente homogeneidad en el que el sonido punzante de las cuerdas de tripa es suavizado, sin perder por ello su característico perfil tímbrico. Mediante una articulación muy cuidada, acorde al espíritu y la letra de cada … El Protean da una espectacular lección de fraseo apasionado.

“These are not just a routine run through of the notes. No, they are flexible, nuanced, and emotive performance with every member of the group thoroughly engaged and in complete sympathy with each other. […] The sound achieved by the Protean Quartet is rich and full […]. There is a delicious richness from cello and … The sound achieved by the Protean Quartet is rich and full.

“The players inject a shot of caffeine into the driving rhythms of its first movement, in turn offset by the plaintive Andante where delicately intertwined violins weave textures light as Venetian lace. […] Here, as elsewhere, Infermi d’Amore capture the drama of these theatrical scores with a remarkable range of dynamics, timbres and rhetorical gestures. … The players inject a shot of caffeine.

“[…] una interpretación fuera de serie. Makarenko exhibe una técnica asombrosa, un sonido bellísimo y un nivel artístico sobresaliente […]. El conjunto desborda energía, vida y asertividad, con exquisita delicadeza en los momentos reposados. ¡Toda una revelación! Mención aparte merece la toma de sonido, debida a Gonzalo Noqué, una de las mejores que he escuchado … ¡Toda una revelación!

“Infermi d’Amore definitely has its fun, its joy in the music of Vivaldi, Veracini and Marcello.  There is always something happening in the works – even in the slow movements. Above all, the dramaturgically cleverly placed rubati, the intuitive play with tempi and dynamics ensure constant movement and never flagging energy.  Moreover, the lively back … Infermi d’Amore definitely has its fun.

“Because of the moreover also appealing interpretations we have to do with an exemplarily played baroque CD. The performers make no experiments, but rely entirely on a natural (but always intellectually grounded) sensibility and on the technique of all involved. The tempos are rather moderate throughout, allowing the magnificent music to unfold in optimal conditions. … An exemplarily played baroque CD.

“The effervescence of Lost in Venice (Eudora), performed by Infermi d’Amore, a Swiss-based early music group comprising musicians of many nationalities, directed by Vadym Makarenko, will either boost spirits or leave you in need of a short spell of silence. […] The playing has a soaring, percussive energy and virtuosity. The slow movements come as … Infermi d’Amore transport us to Vivaldi’s Venice

“The reconstructions make this disc an important addition to the Vivaldi discography… Add to that the fine playing, both of the solo parts and of the tutti, and one may understand that this is a disc no Vivaldi lover should miss.”

“The combination of two passionate musicians with an excellent sound recording makes this double CD a fantastic listening experience. Apparently the acoustics of the San Miguel church in Zaragoza, Spain, must be sublime. The clarity of both instruments makes for a sparkling performance that you’ll be eager to listen to again. And again. […] Highly … Highly recommended

“Here is a double album devoted to the complete Sonatas for Harpsichord and Violin by Johann Sebastian Bach, whose sound, recorded in pure DSD is of rare splendor, magnifying the timbres of the baroque violin and the harpsichord. […] With an undeniable complicity, Andoni Mercero and Alfonso Sebastián offer a musical discourse where finesse, rigor … Rare splendor.

“This is a truly remarkable album. […] This recording superbly balances the violin and harpsichord in the acoustic space. It is completely transparent, capturing every nuance of timbre, texture, resonance, and attack. […] Alfonso Sebastian plays his instrument with vast technical skill, but also with grace, nuance, delicacy and a sweetness of tone that is … This is truly a remarkable album.

“[…] todo en este álbum es excepcional y asombroso: la acústica de la Iglesia de San Miguel de Daroca, la toma de Gonzalo Noqué, la venustidad de los instrumentos, la calidez y la cercanía del sonido… Basta cerrar un instante los ojos para sentirse en medio de este prodigio.”

“They [Mercero & Sebastián] present these six sonatas with full dedication and conviction, and thus rank themselves at the top segment, with the most important outcome being a fabulous listening experience, enhanced by what the (also) Spanish recording engineer Gonzalo Noqué excels in: making clear and sonorous, perfectly balanced recordings in the favorable acoustic conditions … They rank themselves at the top segment.

“Eudora Records has done the classical community a great service by promoting to great and often surprising avail, Spanish musicians that deserve to be more widely known, whilst guaranteeing the listener state-of-the-art sound. […] I think that Eudora with two baroque experts calling the tune and its considered feeling of unobtrusive roominess is now the … The best available choice for a complete set in high resolution.

“It’s hard to imagine these imperishable pieces given more persuasive advocacy than by Mercero and Sebastian, who find every nuance in the music, greatly aided by the sympathetic surround sound recording granted them by the Eudora label. Even those resistant to the pieces may find themselves converted by this disc.”

“In short, a good Chopin reading requires a lot of confidence and artistic maturity. Codispoti scores very high in these regards. […]. Eudora should simply continue to deliver these first-rate audiophile recordings of Chamber Music. Classical music fans would do well to stay abreast of their releases and check out their catalog”.

“The Tchaikovsky trio, cast in two large movements, frequently struggles to find an identity, or an aesthetic point. The Trío Arriaga’s recording is the first I’ve actually liked. In the first movement, the players project the two themes with clear contours and firm direction; […] The playing is first-class. […] The SACD sounds handsome even … The playing is first-class.

“Italian pianist Domenico Codispoti delves deep behind the notes on the page, and enhances each one’s introspective temperament and persona. From the deep melancholy of No. 6 Lento assai, to the exhilaration of No. 16 Presto con fuoco and the all-out rage of No. 22 Molto agitato (audio clip below), Codispoti, whilst always maintaining a … Domenico Codispoti delves deep behind the notes.

“González has more to offer. He adds subtle articulation and moderate dynamics to the undulating textures of Bach’s creative “weaving, spinning and spinning voices”, captivating the attention of an audience with his gentle and elegant style.Why not put your faith in the artist impressions, served by Pedro Mateo González in the rich acoustics of the … In the best possible Eudora engineer.

“[…] se aprecia en las primeras notas el estilo preciso y elegante del intérprete […] El disco […] crea una atmósfera de recogimiento propiciada por una magnífica interpretación, que se aprecia en la atención a los detalles y la veneración por cada sonido.”

“Las firmas de Chaikovski y Shostakóvich cobran en la interpretación del Trío Arriaga una colosal talla. […] En suma, lección de musicalidad por el Trío Arriaga.”

“Susana Gómez Vázquez illuminates these piano pieces with a scintillating beauty, each carefully shaped and presented like jewels on velvet cushions. Both the performances and the recorded sound quality, in Pure DSD256, are a treasure.”

“The label Eudora is never more inspired than when it highlights Spanish guitarists, such as Pedro Mateo Gonzalez. […] With virtuosity at each moment at the heart of a most rigorous musical discourse, Pedro Mateo Gonzalez truly transcends the works played, and takes them to the limits of resonances and tangible silence. In an exemplary … This SACD is essential.

“Interpretado con criterio interesante, fuerza, un buen rango dinámico, una pulcritud extrema y un sonido muy hermoso, para mí sencillamente ideal. […] Detrás de las ideas portentosas dispuestas por Bach, hay un intérprete… que respira, vive y da vida y sonido a esas ideas. Con total naturalidad. Esta es la palabra: la interpretación de Pedro … Sencillamente ideal.

“Trio Arriaga must have put their entire heart and soul into this reading, and the result is most disturbing in all its expressions. From the eerie, desolate start, the nervosity in the ‘Allegro con Brio’ (and virtuoso it is), via the ‘tristesse’ in the third, to the brooding outcry and subsequent resilience in the final … Greatly impressed.

“Completan este retrato del Alma Eslava otras dos piezas singulares: Pohádka (Cuento de hadas), fechada en 1910, de Leos Janácek, obra de exótica y compleja sonoridad; y la brahmsiana monumental Sonata para violonchelo y piano en Si menor opus 8 escrita en 1899 por un jovencísimo Ernst von Dohnányi. Interpretaciones ambas —por qué no insistir … Interpretaciones maravillosas.

“La interpretación es realmente emocionante, para gozarla, y conocer un repertorio totalmente absorbente. Contribuye una toma de sonido magnífica de Gonzalo Noqué. Un disco que no puedes dejar pasar sin conocer y un dúo que habrá que seguir de cerca.”

“Trío Arriaga plumb these depths with a brilliant elegance and blending of tone, power and dynamic contrasts. In the first movement, the weight, texture, power, and timbral complexity of Daniel Ligorio’s piano is captured superbly in all the dynamic glory of which this superb Steinway is capable. […] Of the other modern performances I’ve heard … Penetrating readings.

“Il a encore raffiné la palette des pianissimos, la luminescence du clavier, le creusement des silences, les échos debussystes, les ondes mystérieuses que prolonge une pédale économe. […] Fascinant voyage initiatique dans la psyché de Mompou, qui se prolonge dans le Cantar del Alma, amorce du cycle.”

“They rise to the considerable technical and artistic challenges of three pieces and deliver deeply communicative performances that I will return to many times. […] in the hands of these superb performers it feels like the culmination of a most satisfying recital.  Overall a thrilling debut for this outstanding cellist and an excellent follow up by … Deeply communicative performances.

“Cellist and pianist are perfectly attuned to each other, they show the necessary daring in their approach and show the expressive sides of this music with full dedication.”

“[…] with the reality of Gonzalo Noqué’s superlative engineering […] the performance leaves much of the competition in its wake. […] Rarely heard and rarely played, this little gem comes to life in and under the hands of Fernando Arias & Noelia Rodiles. […] Fernando Arias was able to build tension, and hence captivate the … Quite remarkable.

“Fernando Arias with the cello and Noelia Rodiles on the piano give these works a strong expression. On the basis of their confidently mastered instruments, they unfold the layers and depths of the works not only vividly, but also with highly charged access that fully illuminates the dimensions of the music. Thus they create an … Fernando Arias with the cello and Noelia Rodiles on the piano give these works a strong expression.

“Thanks to a well-balanced programme, composed by Ona Cardona and Josep Colom, the listener can indulge in deliciously cooked spiritual food for the soul. […] Mind-blowing sound? You bet! Gonzalo Noqué’s sound wizardry is maybe as usual to him, as it is unusual for the average MP3 listener. […]There is no better tonic to recover … Mind blowing sound? You bet!

“Gómez plays with a fine touch and great clarity, without any sentimentalism. In the Ginastera Sonata, the playing never becomes harsh, shimmering in many colors.”

“The engineers at the audiophile Spanish label Eudora have realised sonics of extraordinary refinement. Colom’s 1957 Steinway D instrument has been captured to perfection in what sounds like a glorious acoustic over in Zaragoza. This crystalline sound picture enables the listener to marvel at Colom’s nuanced, fastidiously manicured yet paradoxically instinctive response to Mompou. […] … Do yourselves a favour and get to know Josep Colom’s outstanding new account of Mompou’s inscrutable masterpiece.

“[…] el resultado es una grabación personalísima y altamente seductora que pone el acento en la respiración constante y en el juego sonoro. […] Un universo muy particular y atractivo.”

“[…] sorprenderá por unas lecturas realmente inspiradoras […]. […] Javier Laso ofrece una versión clara, llena de expresividad y sensibilidad, de sutilezas y colores y que parece surgir de la misma inspiración del momento. […] La versión del pianista incluye desde momentos explosivos y brillantes, llenos de apasionamiento -como el número 8 o el 4- hasta … Lecturas realmente inspiradoras.

“With an undeniable maturity of playing, Josep Colom explores “the silences” of this masterpiece, finely delivered by a musical discourse marked by the stamp of total inspiration. […]. Here is an SACD in pure DSD that is an absolute enchantment.”

“Do take my word for it: In this kind of repertoire, Josep Colom is one of the best interpreters to go for, and not only for Mompou fans but also for all those new to this composer. […] And the sound? Need I say more than that Gonzalo Noqué always goes for the best and … Josep Colom is one of the best interpreters to go for.

“Josep Colom plays them not only meditatively, but actually cares for everything that this music needs, the tonal purity that had marked Mompou due to the bells he had heard in his childhood, the many nuances, colorful and dynamic, and above all, the poetry. […] Colom finds the right balance!”

“The sound of the Eudora Steinway […] is an overload on the senses, almost a delirium. […] Javier Laso is extraordinarily sensitive to all the nuances of feeling. […] I think these are extremely accomplished readings of what might be the finest Piano Sonata of all time […].”

“Joaquín Riquelme and Enrique Bagaría are sympathetic partners exploring the music selected for this album. Both bring great expressive capabilities to their instruments, both approach the music with a deeply intelligent contemplation of what they seek to communicate. Their instruments are played with a richness of timbre that Gonzalo Noqué captures perfectly—resonate, slightly dark, fully … Sympathetic partners.

“[…] his overall approach sounds free of restraints and fresh, as if improvised in the moment. […] Remarkable playing filled with individual insights.”

“Une petite heure de musique donc avec deux musiciens inspirés (Joaquin Riquelme et Enrique Bagaria) qui mettent ici leur rigueur et leur passion au service de partitions immortelles. Bref, invitation au mélomane pour un programme des plus convaincants.”

“Riquelme deja constancia de su evidente clase artística y virtuosística en este cedé todo él valioso […]. El [sonido] de Riquelme es, además, brillante, diverso y penetrante. Intensamente melodioso. Íntimo y extravertido a un tiempo. Características que combina con un virtuosismo que es expresión y estilo. […]El piano coprotagonista y cómplice -en absoluto acompañante- de … Riquelme y Bagaría: pura clase.

“His approach is direct, non-fussy, highly sympathetic. He shares this music as if it is pouring from his soul. […] As lovely a piano recording as we are ever likely to hear. Javier Laso gives us superb performances of two great works of the piano literature. And Gonzalo Noqué, producer and chief recording engineer for … As lovely a piano recording as we are ever likely to hear.

“[…] Virtuosity and passion in addition to simplicity and contemplation are the core elements. […] Fortunately, his quest for originality does not lead to excesses, the tempos are well chosen and the line of reasoning demonstrating great expressive flexibility is absolutely convincing. And all this contained in a pleasant sound palette that also does justice … A particularly successful recital.

“Both performed by Laso with precision and pianistic honesty. […] I find his interpretation effective, close to the score, whilst displaying plenty of personal conviction. […] Javier Laso’s debut release with Eudora records is crowned with a most respectable reading of Schumann’s Davidsbündlertänze at par with other available prime choices, but recorded at the best … Plenty of personal conviction.

“Hace unos años habría parecido una utopía poder grabar un programa de gran repertorio con dos músicos españoles, para una discográfica española, y ofrecer un producto de tanta calidad interpretativa y tan bien grabado. […]Riquelme exhibe un bello sonido con gran capacidad para el matiz junto a un Bagaría brillante, preciso y atento. […]Mi recomendación … Mi recomendación más entusiasta para un disco que da valor y refuerza la posición de nuestros músicos.

“Gaëlle Solal consigue una interpretación llena de sensualidad […] y hedonismo en la paleta sonora, con lecturas que están imbuidas de un aire de improvisación y que ejecutadas con un punto de rubato sensual y una variedad de colores te atrapan.”

“Joaquín Riquelme’s account renders full justice to the sadness Brahms must have felt at the end of his life[…]. […] full of lyrical hurdles, jumped by Joaquín Riquelme with ease and enthusiasm to conclude an hour of excellent and intellectual viola music.”

“La guitarra de Gaëlle Solal nos lleva de la mano por Brasil […]. Su sonido cristalino y su musicalidad nos conducen a su antojo y nos atrapan suavemente de principio a fin […].”

“[…] ce disque dessine avece tendresse le portrait du Brésil de Villa-Lobos et plonge au coeur de paysages lointains […]”

“Gaëlle Solal enthousiasme aussi bien par l’originalité des arrangements que par la qualité du jeu dont le moins qu’on puisse dire est qu’il communique sa passion pour ces musiques. Une manière aussi bien racée que policée que met en valeur l’immédiateté de l’instrument tel que saisi dans l’ambiance flatteuse de l’Auditorio San Francisco d’Ávila.”

“[…]this SACD is one of the greatest recordings devoted to the classical guitar of the past ten years. All here is perfect balance, virtuosity full of emotion, tangibly breathtaking musicality, in a sound recording that is detailed and precise to perfection in pure DSD.”

“Bien éloigné de l’image caricaturale que la musique brésilienne pourrait faire imaginer à des oreilles européennes, c’est avec finesse et intelligence qu’elle intègre dans son jeu de guitariste classique, le son rythmique si caractéristique de la guitare brésilienne, élargissant par cette influence la dynamique et les couleurs de ses interprétations pleines de vie et d’authenticité.”

“It’s clearly obvious that guitarist Gaëlle Solal is well aware that good musicianship entails more than simply plucking strings on a guitar. Her playing is characterized by a constant and organic expressive undercurrent which indicates that an insightful human being is behind the instrument.”

Gaëlle Solal’s inspired performances are virtuoso but also very sensitive, rich in contrast, and give the works a new look.

My first listening session turned out to be an hour of sheer enjoyment. I find her playing sensibly reflective.[…]I do not doubt that many classical guitar fans will be very pleased with this release and many others quite possibly as well.

“Colom nos lleva a unos terrenos expresivos que parecen surgir de años de madurez y estudio. Más que una exhibición virtuosística, asistimos a una profunda lectura. El silencio al final de la audición de este disco magistral es sugerente, denso y sobrecogedor. Como lo son aquellos que surgen con discos de los de verdad. De … Más que una exhibición virtuosística, asistimos a una profunda lectura.

“Un pianismo muy fresco y moderno el suyo. Un disco valioso, que ofrece lo antiguo y lo moderno en las mejores condiciones. Muy buena grabación.”

“[…]Colom performs wonders with the pianissimo passages, coaxing out serene contemplation simultaneously with the demand for alertness to whispered messages. […]the dynamics are terrific throughout from the loudest clatter to a hushed almost cathedral conciliation at the end. […]In short, Colom’s Liszt is a triumph. Eudora has delivered another superb disc which should find a … Colom’s Liszt is a triumph.

“Josep Colom displays a deep and strong conviction throughout this course which contains its share of shadows and lights […]. […] Josep Colom assumes the fullness of the sound of his Steinway with noble phrasing, an expression that combines a desire for meditation like an immersion in fiery, vehemence and l ‘intensity.”

“73-year-old Spanish pianist Josep Colom has confided his mature view of the two B minor sonatas by Chopin and Liszt to the microphones. […]Nothing seems artificial, nothing is researched in a musical flow that the listener follows spellbound. […]Colom takes us into such a gripping atmosphere. Only a few artists succeed in preserving this authenticity. … The result is astonishing and remarkable.

“Spanish pianist Josep Colom opts for melodic definition, harmonic clarity, and most of all a clearly expressed musical narrative. He underlines the poetic nature of the Chopin, and the symphonic breadth of the Liszt, with a solid yet understated technique which avoids speed simply for the sake of velocity. […]All of which is faithfully captured … melodic definition, harmonic clarity, and most of all a clearly expressed musical narrative.

“Colom hace una lectura refinada, idiomática, llena de intensidad expresiva, pero bien equilibrada. […]Hay dramatismo y temperamento, pero sobresale especialmente en una seductora calidez, claridad de texturas, trabajo de voces interiores, así como en un rubato nada excesivo. […]Hay en esta lectura una profunda comprensión musical, con dosis de drama, grandeza, convicción, músculo y poesía.”

“With Colom one isn’t even aware of such hurdles. He doesn’t seek to impress for the sake of it. […] Colom shows maturity and luminous vision. He clearly feels that he doesn’t have to prove anything. […] Of both Sonatas, Josep Colom brings well-considered, personal views in the ring […].”

“Su interpretación resalta la poética, con una lectura sensible, cuidadosa en cada detalle […]. La primorosa toma de sonido completa un disco […] que es un maridaje plenamente satisfactorio.”

“Rodiles es capaz de captar y traducir con esmerado trazo toda la frescura y el encanto melódicos de una sucesión de danzas como es Papillons op. 2 de Schumann, el universo expresivo de las sinceras y emotivas Lieder ohne Worte (Canciones sin palabras) op. 30 de Mendelssohn y la sencillez mozartiana del Adagio en sol … Su refinado pianismo fluye con naturalidad.

“Hay una compleja red de trabajo duro y pasión ardiente en este efecto mariposa, en este desplegar las alas para lograr el viento, acaso la tempestad. Noelia Rodiles es una pianista virtuosa que ha alcanzado su primera madurez.[…] Por el momento, es pasmoso este recital en el que todos dialogan.[…] Como todo buen CD, permite … Como todo buen CD, permite con provecho una segunda, una tercera audición.

“La pianista Noelia Rodiles comparte del mismo modo en su interpretación algunas de las cualidades que le permiten ser distinguida como una de las mejores músicos y pianistas de la actualidad, destacando de forma permanente tanto una profunda sensibilidad como un exquisito cuidado en el tratamiento de todas las sonoridades, las texturas y los planos … Una de las mejores músicos y pianistas de la actualidad

“Rodiles es una artista de sensibilidad contrastada, sutil, de toque etéreo pero seguro, que logra insuflar personalidad sin amaneramiento a las obras románticas del álbum y, sobre todo, demuestra una singular afinidad con el repertorio contemporáneo, haciéndolo cercano y emotivo.”

“It is clear that Noelia is a competent pianist, having an idiomatic and distinct sensitivity for Old and New, with light and technically mature toucher, quite apt for the works she has commissioned.[…] The icing on the cake comes from Gonzalo Noqué, the producer that has engineered so many exquisite recordings, using the latest techniques … An idiomatic and distinct sensitivity

“Accomplished and colourful [performances]. […] The opening figure finds Iturriagagoitia in full ecstatic Strauss mode, while Bagaría brings a pleasing touch of richness to the piano part here.”

“[…] In all these pieces Rodiles evokes a fantasy world that also means a deeply layered tribute to her homeland […] Two more important things: the formidable recording and the piano tuned to the tiniest detail.”

Grabado en la Sala Mozart del Auditorio de Zaragoza a finales de año pasado, el cd muestra una acústica natural y un buen equilibrio entre ambos instrumentos. […] Bagaría nos aporta una variadísima paleta de colores y contrastes, junto a un violinista muy expresivo. El dúo consigue aflorar toda la carga épica, apasionada y casi … El CD muestra una acústica natural y un buen equilibrio entre ambos instrumentos

El violinista Aitzol Iturriagagoitia y el pianista Enrique Bagaría se han juntado para abordar tres grandes sonatas […]. El disco […] es rotundo y elegante […].

Una propuesta innovadora y fresca, una interpretación brillante, un placer sin paliativos. Uno acaba de escuchar la última Sonata y se pregunta: ¿hay algo más que decir? Definitivamente, no.

“La interpretación comprende esta esencia mediante una equilibrada conjunción camerística, destacando la luminosidad del timbre de un piano adecuado a un violín que alterna una conmovedora gama de colores desde lo sentimental hasta lo contemplativo. […] El inconmensurable despliegue de demandas técnicas y recursos idiomáticos se encuentra abordado de forma magistral […]. Una verdadera referencia … Una verdadera referencia discográfica de estas obras

Spanish violinist Aitzol Iturriagagoitia enhances the diverse nature of these three disparate works, not only by capturing their highly individual character, but also by applying his own array of tones and colours to certain passages, stressing either the inherent gypsy elements of one or the highly aesthetic confidence of another. Pianist Enrique Bagaria consistently provides … The audio recording itself sets a natural soundstage

“This long speech is rich with emotions with a magnificent technique. Beethoven is rediscovered through Josep Colom. The sound […] is simply beautiful and no note comes crashing to your ear as is sometimes heared on piano recordings.”

The performances of these three works by Aitzol Iturriagagoitia on the violin and Enrique Bagaria on the piano, is of exemplary rigor, with the proper breath, committed and fervent.

What a mastery, what a compelling violinist Aitzol is […]. An enlightening performance, revealing the depths of the true meaning as expressed by the composer […]. Aitzol can proudly stand up with great personal satisfaction to a few of the best accounts around, displaying a large degree of understanding of the different moods between anxiety, … An enlightening performance

La comprensión musical y el asentamiento de las ideas musicales, casado de una deslumbrante dominación de la técnica del instrumento, derivan en lo que Animacorde plasma sobre la madera: un bello lenguaje que habla unificado. Es asombroso cómo la guitarra baila con el violín, perfectamente diferenciadas sus voces, magistralmente unidas, desinteresadamente conversando, un claro ejemplo … Un bello lenguaje que habla unificado

[…] the Spanish duo shows flawless performance […]. The Spanish label Eudora has ensured a flawless recording that fully emphasizes the acoustic qualities of both instruments in both stereo and surround.

La versión que aquí escuchamos no deja indiferente a nadie. […] Nos encontramos ante una reinterpretación de estas obras cumbre de la literatura pianística en las que Colom muestra una gran sensibilidad artística.

[…] La calidez de su sonido permite una visión más lírica y poética, de colores matizados […] y sobresale en los momentos más introspectivos, donde se convierte en un verdadero alquimista del sonido. […] la Arietta con que cierra el disco es realmente sublime. […] Se trata de un disco que refuerza la posición del … Lecturas imbuidas de alquimismo sonoro

The programme is plentiful in length and variation. […]Both players were using the acoustic for shaping their tonal output, much like the practise of opera singers interacting with their auditoria. Very good chamber music players do the same when the acoustics allow it. […] This is an attractive programme in an acoustic which makes you … An entertaining and informative programme

Once again, I was amazed to discover talent I wasn’t aware of. […] The music they play on this Super Audio debut disc is a varied summary of their repertoire, covering compositions from Paganini’s Sonata Concertata MS 2 to Ibert’s short Entr’acte, the most recent composition of their survey, which will appeal to all lovers … Take your time and enjoy

Exhibe una brillantez de matices, colores y contrastes tan fieles al juego antagónico y de ruptura perpetua que persiguió Beethoven al final de su vida y convierten esta nueva entrega suya en una aportación fundamental.

After many hours of listening and comparing I have come to the conclusion that Josep Colom doesn’t fit any of the modern stereotypes. He is different. He very much is his own man. […] [These sonatas] demand years of experience and deep understanding of Ludwig van Beethoven, his inner self, his temperament, moods of desolation … And then again, Eudora’s recording is outstanding

[…] demuestran un gran dominio de su instrumento y una habilidad extraordinaria para expresar las emociones contenidas en cada pieza. el resultado es una grabación excelente, con un sonido suave y equilibrado y con un alto nivel técnico y musical que convierte a 19th Century Guitar Duos en una joya que no solo atrapará a … Una joya que no solo atrapará a los amantes de este instrumento

Herminia Navarro and Pablo Rioja play this music with enormous delicacy, attentiveness and with respect. Very beautiful![…] Luis Briso de Montiano has written the knowledgeable sleeve-notes; The SACD surround technique guarantees the highest technical standard[…]

This is beautiful music of the best kind, performed at its best by this guitar duo. Interesting not only for the guitar enthusiast thanks to a gem of recording.

[Brotons’ concerto] has unusual amounts of melodic emotion and interwoven complex thematic textures. […] Played so powerfully by soloist and orchestra, I am amazed that Brotons’ works are not extensively available on recordings. […] Despite hearing dozens of Tchaikovsky String Serenades in concerts and recordings, I felt that I was hearing it anew, with the … A very fine concert for lovers of a string chamber orchestra

Even in the tightly lined fugue of op. 110 [Colom] brings another number of special aspects of his imaginative approach into play. It may sound strange, but it is as if the composer himself took a seat behind the grand piano and breathed new life into his music; Colom’s playing is so suggestive.[…] The great … As if the composer himself took a seat behind the grand piano

En el Presto agitato con el que concluye la sonata, Valderrama y del Valle tocan con decisión y arrojo, aportando el toque dramático necesario en algunos momentos así como un gran lirismo en otros.[…] en la versión que escuchamos se percibe un cuidado y profundo trabajo intelectual de cada uno de los movimientos.

The inclusion of two rarely heard miniatures by these two composers as well as an absolutely first-rate recording quality, should make this release a most attractive proposition even in the crowded market of Brahms and Franck violin sonatas.[…] What Valderrama and Valle bring to this is a certain fiery intensity which underlines the music’s surprising … An absolutely first-rate recording quality

Valderrama es un violín esencialmente lírico, de una timbración rica que se ilumina en el agudo y se profundiza en el grave. Su musicalidad es impecable[…] Del valle lo hace con señorío y limpieza, hasta con mimo en la timbración como si las cuerdas de su piano fueran también las del violín de su compañera. … Una dichosa referencia

These two gifted Spanish musicians feel completely at home in this repertoire and know how to touch the listener.[…]There are many beautiful autumn colors to admire, but also a very lively lyricism in addition to the settled spirituality in the middle parts.”

This 2018 release features Gallén’s remarkable Paco Marin (2003) 19th century-style instrument which, in a spacious room with lively overtones, yields a sweetness of tone especially in the bright upper register.[…] The finest works on this program are probably the two pieces by Leo Brouwer, Suite No. 2 and Dos temas populares cubanos. The composer … It would be hard to imagine more moving and insightful renditions

Gallén […] viene a regalarnos uno de los discos de este año. Grabar un repertorio así, conocidísimo, […] podría no parecer la mejor idea, pero cuando cada cosa que se va haciendo sitúa el ápice de la interpretación un punto por encima de lo ya hecho, el juicio cambia, y que haga lo que quiera. … Gallén viene a regalarnos uno de los discos de este año

[…] Ricardo siempre ha tenido aquel don de abstraernos cada vez que roza la madera.[…] El jienense consigue la vuelta de tuerca de obras que hemos escuchado en numerosas ocasiones y de pronto, nos descubre una historia dentro de la propia historia.[…] Cada interpretación que compone el disco es una magistral experiencia de menos de … Cada interpretación que compone el disco es una magistral experiencia de menos de cinco minutos

Spanish guitarist Ricardo Gallén is one of those rare musicians that can efface oneself from the musical process. By this I mean that all you hear on this recording is the music’s essence coming through, pure and expressive, without the presence of a person struggling with the instrument. The guitar in this case is the … All you hear on this recording is the music’s essence coming through, pure and expressive

Ricardo Gallén transcends a musical discourse marked in undeniable technical perfection. Each page played delivers unique beauty, giving birth to more than a simple emotion; a true meditation. Here, once again, is an essential guitar recording.

Gallén’s tone, […] is rich, varied and resonantly beautiful. […] I was also very impressed with his ability to make complex polyphonic passages sound as if several instruments were playing. Even when playing fast, virtuosic passages, he makes a minimum of string whistles or fingerboard noises.

Brilliant and plastic at the same time, as these imaginative miniatures reveal themselves to the listener full of imagination and technical mastery.

Colom hace palpable la conexión entre ambos compositores a través de una cuidada y acertada selección […] logrando aportar algo completamente nuevo en una repertorio conocido y familiar.

The listener is invited into the deepest musical thinking by this scrupulous interpreter, but ends up ensorcelled by the pure beauty of the music.[…] It is in the slower pieces, too, that we hear what a majestic instrument this Steinway is, and what an remarkably vivid and detailed recording has been achieved by the sound … Again we must salute Eudora for this excellent recording

The result is that the moment you hear Colom playing in his recital, you are astonished by the natural spontaneity and deep expressiveness produced by his subtle and perfectly judged interpretations. Superb pianism deserves recording of the highest quality.[…] Simply, sound is amazingly natural and full of detail […]

The fact that it is possible to connect different piano works in such an overwhelming way says something about the quality […] of this performance. I was completely overwhelmed by it and that has not really gotten worse after many listening. For me, this is one of the most beautiful examples of unity through diversity, … This version reveals a world that I did not yet know as such

Unas versiones intensas y a la vez cuidadas en extremo, en absoluto rutinarias ni asépticas, y, claro está, una música bellísima.

This is one of those seemingly rare occurrences where the highest fidelity sound is coupled with outstanding performances. […] The excellent clarity of the sound brings out every strand in the instrumental parts allowing one to hear nuances that are normally hidden. […] These players manage to deliver a performance that never sags and never … This goes right to the top of my Want List. Highly recommended!

El resultado global de la grabación es asombroso, tanto en su inmediatez como en su energía cruda, con todos los matices apasionados de la visión romántica de Brahms capturados perfectamente. […] Los intérpretes muestran una interacción particularmente sutil entre sus texturas contrastantes de cuerdas y teclado, creando una dinámica compartida que trae las profundidades expresivas … El resultado global de la grabación es asombroso

El sonido es magnífico. Timbres perfectos, dinámicas poderosas sin exageración, y un gran equilibrio entre las voces de los solistas.

[…]a new reference for this quartets among those of Emil Gilels and the Quatuor Amadeus […]

Here we hear an ensemble that has grown completely with Brahms’ piano quartets and has created a performance in which […] the layeredness of this music seems effortless. […] The recording is warm and clear, leaving no detail unexposed. Magnificent.

I heartily suggest you acquire the double SACD and enjoy the best of Late Romantics. […]Without loosing any of its register, the piano sounds marvellous, all the timbres collected by the DSD256 and balanced so that even at the loudest sound required by Brahms, the recording technician never lets the piano overcome the strings. The … An exemplary recording for a Piano Quartet!

Morelló’s mastery of the flute demonstrated thoughout the album is energetic and flawless, and it perfectly illustrates the requisite virtuosity and dynamic emotion for this genre.

Ambitious program, perfectly defended by flute player Vicent Morello and pianist Daniel del Pino, deploying energy at every moment […]

Flute players and addicts of the instrument shouldn’t miss Eudora’s latest issue, […] Morelló’s performance is remarkable, working through a huge range of techniques and flute capabilities. […] an airy ambience without loss of instrumental detail, and a natural 3-d sonic image of the ensemble.

In short, Petrit Ceku has delivered a stunning performance of these shape-shifting works. These arrangements are a revitalization of the genius of Bach as a living tradition. The engineers have created a sound image that is life-like, immediate and deeply pleasing. This is a recording for the ages.

It seems that guitarist Petrit Ceku has found the “voice” of his artistic soul so as to feel the music of the Leipzig cantor differently,with a new expressive force which subjugates and enchants at the same time. With playing that is astounding in its mastery, Petrit Ceku is sublime by playing on the dynamic contrasts, … It seems that guitarist Petrit Ceku has found the “voice” of his artistic soul

Exceptional playing captured with great clarity. I believe this could be one of those desert island discs you keep hearing about.

This is a performance of a very high level, technically perfect, with great rhetorical skills and a deep understanding of the structure of this music.

Çeku’s playing […] gripped me from his first few bars. His obvious love for Bach’s music brings a self-effacing purity of tone from his six-string guitar; gracious, elegant, endearing, with perfect control of dynamics […].  Çeku’s […] flying fingers of virtuosity and clear fluidity of thought sound almost as if all the Six Suites were … I have already put this 2-disc album into my list of Records of the Year

As expected the Eudora recording is wonderfully detailed and airy, its timbres true.[…] If you’re serious about your Haydn Bagaría’s four sonatas are well worth acquiring. Sonically, […] Eudora’s up-to-the-minute DSD original is streets ahead of the otherwise decent BIS and Hyperion issues.

[…] not a bit of this intricate business slips from Enrique’s prodigious hands. There is some virtuosity in both of the remaining prestos, but even here, the emphasis is on the little surprises, spirited gestures, and tonal command of the instrument.[…] This SACD will confirm that the engineers at this label have achieved some rare … A buoyant Haydn recital

Bagaria presents a very revolutionary, energetic and dynamic Haydn. […] Thanks to an excellent surround recording technique the listener experiences a real musical adventure.

Bagaría nos sumerge en el mundo de Haydn con un gusto admirable. Su sonido es transparente y su expresividad alcanza momentos de gran belleza […] El fraseo está muy bien construido y los pasajes rápidos son interpretados con mucha maestría. Se trata de un claro ejemplo de excelente técnica al servicio de la expresión emocional.

Uno de los mejores pianistas de la nueva generación, Enrique Bagaria hace gala de una exquisita musicalidad interpretando cuatro importantes sonatas de Joseph Haydn.

[…] Bagaría manages to balance [Haydn’s] complex intellectual simplicity by means of a clear straightforwardness: Like a real magician he shows us the trick and we still feel spellbound […]

Enrique Bagaría breathes life into each and every phrase, and assures that none of the notes are made to sound insignificant. His control of nuances, accents, articulation and dynamics is second to none. The music is always characterized by a natural feel for drama at one end and a sense of playful fun at the … A new recording that will make you appreciate Joseph Haydn’s piano music all over again

These are very fine renditions of Haydn sonatas, capturing wit and whimsy, characterisation, beautifully nuanced articulation for fluent ornamentation and giving scrupulous attention to Haydn’s frequent changes of dynamics without exaggeration. […] These beautifully polished performances would provide an excellent introduction to Haydn’s extensive list of piano sonatas; there are very few other examples in … Highly recommended

[…]Bagaría’s attention to detail, balanced rhetoric, dynamic finesse and light of touch creates room for humor, melancholy and lyricism.[…]

The warmth and closeness of the recording is admirable […]. Nordberg is clear in the exposition of the polyphony, natural in the treatment of rhythm, exquisite with the dynamics and the ornamentation.

Jonas Nordberg […] deployes a remarkable mastery deploying a remarkable mastery of precision and musicality. From start to finish the performance […] is a plea to rediscover this music.

A recording as it should be: intimate and detailed, with enough room for the sound to flourish.

High resolution is all about detail and timbre. And that is just what we hear abundantly on this disk. Every note can be pin pointed; one hears the fingers on the strings. The discrete surround (which in fact copies the reflection one hears in a hall, or, in this case, a church) creates lots of … A well-chosen spiritual combination of music, culture and history

The performers here are sublimely sensitive to Rebay’s musical subtleties, from contrasts of dynamic and the weighing of chords against melodic lines, as well as in the democratic interaction between the instruments, elegantly demonstrated in the guitar’s melodic function in the second Variations movement of the Sonata in C minor. The added ambience of 5.0 … A joy from beginning to end

With perfect balance touched by rare delicacy in their playing, José M. Alvarez Losada on the violin, Joaquin Riquelme on the viola, an Pedro Mateo Gonzalez on the guitar make these pieces enchanting at each moment. Let us also praise the sound recording that respects tones in realistic acoustics by which the instruments thrive with … Here is one of the best SACDs of the fall 2015

Dankzij deze drie Spaanse pleitbezorgers – ze spelen meer dan voortreffelijk en zetten zich duidelijk met hart en ziel in voor deze muziek – is het bovendien voortdurend genieten geblazen, nog versterkt door de opname die ik wel als een juweeltje wil klasseren. Goed dat deze muziek er is!

Ferdinand Rebay had a genuine feeling for the guitar, as one can hear in this beautiful and atmospheric performances of his duo sonatas. A much enjoyable disc!

[…] his music is thoroughly tonal, rooted in late romantic, melodious expressions. Well structured, sophisticated and refined. […] The viola player here, Joaquín Riquelme, plays with absolute ‘justesse’, which is rare for a viola player. The same applies to the violin of José Manuel Álvarez Losada. […] Revisiting a thus far mostly unknown composer, these … Not another Mozart Symphony, but a totally new experience. And let me say it straight away: This disk is a wonderful one

Not only interesting, but also a very personal recording which will guarantee a beautiful and enriching experience to any opened-minded listener. Josep Colom is a veteran Spanish pianist, renowned for his recordings of De Falla, Mompou and Brahms. […] On this recording, he surely enjoys the finest sound engineering of his career as he debuts … A recital that bridges the aesthetic worlds of Mozart and Chopin

The product of Colom’s original narrative-based programme, his stunning interpretations and the artistry of Eudora’s DSD recording together produce a truly unique musical experience. […] This disc give pure joy, and induces the listener to immediately play it again.

Gallén’s overall approach to the four sonatas in the Viennese classical style (with Spanish flavours) is wonderfully idiomatic. He understands the kind of Enlightenment rhetoric which Mozart and Haydn used, and brings superb clarity as well as sympathetic expression to the music’s progress. You are never quite sure what Sor is going to do next, … Without doubt, this is the finest classical guitar sound I have heard on disc so far

While there are many recordings of Fernando Sor available, this one really stands out. The works featured are among Sor’s finest concert works; the complete “Sonatas” with all movements – The Grande Sonatas opus 22 & 25, Grand Solo op. 14, and the Sonate op. 15. Ricardo’s playing sounds effortless and graceful, with elegant phrasing, … Ricardo’s playing sounds effortless and graceful, with elegant phrasing

Splendid performances of Fernando Sor’s four sonatas, recorded in a stunningly natural surround sound. Gallén’s playing is rhetoric, elegant and richly nuanced.

This SACD’s stunnning sound […] makes it the best recorded one with Fernando Sor’s music. […] The performance is so intense, so beautiful […] that places Sor in the forefront of the plucked string repertoire of his time […] One of the best guitar recordings of the last years.

[…] this is very good music, and it’s extremely well played by Gallén. The Sonata Op. 25, which has four big movements (the first of them slow and brooding), manages to convey a remarkable degree of contrapuntal interest, and Gallén has the admirable ability to differentiate melody, accompaniment, and inner parts in such a way … Gallén create layers of sonority that are consistently captivating.

First, let us salute the arrival of the Spanish label Eudora to the classical music field. In a layout that is both sober and elegant, the label proposes a DSD recording of the Sonatas for Guitar by Fernando Sor (1778-1839). […] Ricardo Gallén literally embraces these Sonatas in a musical flow of extreme sensibility, offering … This SACD is a small miracle many will hold on to jealously