by Jure Smirnov | Apr 3, 2025 | News
“With immaculate French diction, Spence marvellously conveys the scarcely contained ecstasy of each song, his vocal lines beautifully cushioned by the strings of the Piatti Quartet and double-bass player. But the cycle occupies less than half the running time of...
by Jure Smirnov | Mar 2, 2025 | News
“Life Victoria Barcelona and the Victoria de los Ángeles Foundation presented their performance in Seville, centered around two lyrical monologues by Francis Poulenc, accompanied by three songs and a piano piece, with the luxurious participation of Julius Drake...
by Jure Smirnov | Dec 18, 2024 | News
“Robert Schumann only wrote one work for oboe – but that hasn’t stopped oboist Nicholas Daniel drawing together a gorgeous album of his music. Played with such warmth and eloquence, the arrangements chosen here often feel as if they were tailor-made for the...
by Jure Smirnov | Dec 18, 2024 | News
In 10th position, Schumann: Works for Oboe (Daniel/Drake) “Pure delight from first note to last.” To read the full article click this link
by Jure Smirnov | Sep 20, 2024 | News
✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ Bachtrack Mark Valencia “Both [Susan Manoff and Julius Drake] playing with secure, idiomatic familiarity… a generosity of spirit both to their singers and to each other.” “A concert of heavenly length that grouped songs from the...
