SACD, Brahms (composer)

If I were to sum up the special quality she brings then it would be her purity and directness. Take the Elgar title-piece, which comes without a hint of whimsy, coquettishness or vulnerability... — Gramophone Magazine, March 2019 More…

Obviously a must for clarinettists; but other performers, and listeners too, will enjoy this demonstration of what can be achieved with impeccable technique, a fertile imagination and a light... — BBC Music Magazine, November 2010, 5 out of 5 stars More…

The beloved English contralto is heard here in some of the core pieces from her repertory, her unflawed singing a testament to an outstanding artist at her best. — BBC Music Magazine, April 2015, 5 out of 5 stars More…

…far from being depressing, the programming here, both thoughtful and vividly imaginative, serves to stimulate the senses and lift the spirit. A fresh and unmannered introductory performance... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2010, 4 out of 5 stars More…

As an Austrian, Irnberger is to the manner born in these works. He knows how to make his violin moan, sob, and soar like any prímás worthy of that designation, although he still plays these... — Fanfare, Mar/Apr 2023 More…