09/02/2012
Gramophone
A Bridge of Dreams"Anne Boyd's As I crossed a bridge of dreams steals the show (...) and - like everything else here - admirably performed"
read more01/02/2012
BBC Music Magazine
A Bridge of Dreams
"Unsual, moving pieces nicely performed and recorded"
read more01/12/2011
Allmusic.com
A Bridge of Dreams"This is an album that should be of strong interest to fans of new choral music from off the beaten path"
read more27/11/2011
The Observer
A Bridge of Dreams"A world-class choir at its best"
read more24/11/2011
SA-CD.net
A Bridge of Dreams
"Lovers of choral music should not miss this inspiring programme ... a typically superlative performance by Ars Nova Copenhagen"
read more08/09/2011
MusicWeb International
The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen"Ars Nova's sound is rarefied and superbly focused...This is music of rare skill and beauty, magnificently sung...don't hesitate."
read more01/07/2011
Diapason
The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen"Les Trois scenes esquissent un monde exuberant, imprévisible, plein d'humour, qui s'ouvre sur des rues animées, traverse un bois où chantent les oiseaux"
read more01/07/2011
American Record Guide
The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen"Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen's music is a clever exercise in Danish Modern."
read more09/06/2011
Klassik.com
Heinrich Schütz: Matthäus-Passion
"Im besten Sinne lässt der erfahrene Engländer erzählen - dramatisch, plastisch, lyrisch, entlang des fesselnden Passionsgeschehens."
read more01/06/2011
BBC Music Magazine
Heinrich Schütz: Matthäus-Passion"Well recorded, in warm acoustic, this is a worthy completion of Hillier's collection of all six of Schütz's narrative works."
read more01/06/2011
Gramophone
Heinrich Schütz: Matthäus-Passion"Individual step-outs ensure that chanting is dramatically engaged and the consort singing is flawless."
read more01/05/2011
MusicWeb International
Heinrich Schütz: Matthäus-Passion"The recording is almost superb"
read more01/05/2011
Ritmo
Heinrich Schütz: Matthäus-Passion"Esta nueva versión frente al conjunto Ars Nova de Copenhague contiene no menos virtudes, con un extraordinario Julian Podger como evangelista y un coro sobresaliente."
read more01/05/2011
Klassisk
Heinrich Schütz: Matthäus-Passion
"En udgivelse af internationalt format"
read more01/05/2011
Ritmo
The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen"Destacan, como siempre, un gran equilibrio y una nitidez extraordinaria. Paul Hillier extrae de ellos todo el jugo y aporta su experiencia en un disco para recordar."
read more27/04/2011
Kristeligt Dagblad
Heinrich Schütz: Matthäus-Passion"Som et korrektiv til alle de overfladiske ting, der dominerer i samtiden, er det fremragende."
read more12/04/2011
International Record Review
Heinrich Schütz: Matthäus-Passion"For the first time we have access to truly excellent performances of all three Passions"
read more01/04/2011
David's Review Corner
Heinrich Schütz: Matthäus-Passion"Excellently performed and immaculately recorded, it will be an important release to those interested in this era."
read more22/03/2011
Custos
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"Theatre of Voices indfanger på strålende vis Buxtehudes intime tonesprog."
read more11/03/2011
Nomono
Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"En skrap konkurrent til Bachs juleoratorium og påskekantater."
read more25/02/2011
Fanfare
Heinrich Schütz: Die Sieben Worte; Johannes-Passion"Hillier, soloist Adam Riis, and the vocalists and players from the Ars Nova Copenhagen Schütz project are simply perfect."
read more28/01/2011
Fanfare
Heinrich Schütz: Die Sieben Worte; Johannes-Passion"Singing and instrumental playing of great refinement and expressive intensity ... highly recommended."
read more21/01/2011
Politiken
The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen
"Man får fornemmelsen af, at kormusikken er helt central for Gudmundsen-Holmgreen - at han bliver rigtig skarp af at skulle forholde sig til ordene."
read more20/01/2011
Musical Pointers
The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen"Reveals itself as of extreme beauty."
read more12/01/2011
Kristeligt Dagblad
The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen"Umiddelbart fængende melodier gør dette værk til en nydelse ... Det skal høres."
read more16/12/2010
Fyens Stiftstidende
The Natural World of Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen
"Ars Nova Copenhagens fortolkninger er sublime, teksterne smælder, skønsangen fryder, stemmerne udnyttes til det umulige."
read more29/09/2010
Opera News
Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"Paul Hillier, as always, puts cogent storytelling on equal terms with musical values, eliciting dignified, sensitive and celebratory readings from Ars Nova Copenhagen."
read more29/09/2010
Berlingske Tidende
Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"Musikken skal lyde nøjagtig sådan. Med hverken for lidt drama eller for meget. Hvor smagfuldt."
read more29/09/2010
Diapason
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Mitridate re di Ponto"Henriette Bonde-Hansen est une Aspasia lumineuse, au phrase immaculé, Lisa Larsson la plus délicieuse des Ismene, Maria Fontosh un Sifare vibrant, Sine Bundgaard un Arbate de jolie couleur, et la mezzo Kristina Hammarström un Farnace juvenile."
read more29/09/2010
Gramophone
Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"Schütz recordings of such ardent beauty are much too rare, so this is not to be missed."
read more01/09/2010
MusicWeb International
Heinrich Schütz: Lukas-Passion"Set aside preconceptions and listen to Schütz' direct, honest, calm and altogether tidily persuasive Passion"
read more01/09/2010
MusicWeb International
Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"Overall this is a disc which gives immense satisfaction and which is a great credit to Paul Hillier as director of both works"
read more01/08/2010
Fono Forum
Heinrich Schütz: Die Sieben Worte; Johannes-Passion"Belegt die Bandbreite der Schütz'schen Klangsprache sehr schön."
read more23/06/2010
Klassik.com
Heinrich Schütz: Die Sieben Worte; Johannes-Passion"Technisch, intonatorisch und klanglich wird zweifellos ein hohes Niveau geboten. Auch die beteiligten Instrumente unterstreichen das. Sie formen in der 'Symphonia' eine sehr schöne Klangsphäre, begleiten die Jesus-Worte geschmackvoll, dezent und ausgewogen."
read more01/06/2010
Gramophone
W.A. Mozart: Mitridate"I shall be surprised to hear a more satisfying Mozart opera recording any time soon".
RECORDING OF THE MONTH - June 2010
read more03/05/2010
Sequenza 21
Rued Langgaard: Rose Garden Songs"The 12-member Ars Nova Copenhagen under Tamás Vetö is a premiere vocal ensemble, distinguished for its perfect blend, flawless intonation and expressiveness."
read more01/05/2010
Musik & Kirche
Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"Sehr warmen, geschmeidigen und doch tranparenten Gesamtklang."
read more18/04/2010
Dansk Musik Tidsskrift
Heinrich Schütz: Die Sieben Worte; Johannes-Passion"Det er flot at Dacapo kan udgive denne serie med et dansk ensemble, der kan skabe en så sublim oplevelse."
read more07/04/2010
Kristeligt Dagblad
Heinrich Schütz: Die Sieben Worte; Johannes-Passion"Man kan ikke forestille sig noget mere ærligt og ægte...Ingen kan gøre det bedre end Ars Nova Copenhagen."
read more24/03/2010
Politiken
Heinrich Schütz: Die Sieben Worte; Johannes-Passion"I det store og svimlende atmosfæriske kirkerum blander de ligefremme stemmer sig til et væv af dybt interessante linjer."
read more09/03/2010
Aachener Zeitung
Heinrich Schütz: Weinachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"Schütz schlägt aus jedem Wort musikalisch kostbare Funken."
read more08/03/2010
Classics Today
W.A. Mozart: Mitridate re di Ponto“This set is a winner.”
read more04/03/2010
American Record Guide
Rued Langgaard: Rose Garden Songs"There's not an unattractive sound anywhere in the program... Aided by handsome SACD sonics, the choir sounds gorgeous from start to finish."
read more03/03/2010
Fono Forum
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Mitridate re di Ponto"Interpretatorische Wellness"
read more01/03/2010
Fanfare
Rued Langgaard: Rose Garden Songs"Admirers of great a cappella singing who don't own these performances are urged to make their acquaintance."
read more24/02/2010
Musicweb International
Rued Langgaard: Rose Garden Songs"In every way then, this is a lovely disc."
read more09/02/2010
The Daily Telegraph
Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"Vocally first-rate, this is a disc on which solemnity and vitality coalesce."
read more09/02/2010
Musikeren
Heinrich Schütz: Weinachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"En forrygende indspilning."
read more02/02/2010
Diapason
Heinrich Schütz: Weinachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"Superbement dramatique."
read more01/02/2010
BBC Music Magazine
Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie; Auerstehungshistorie"The performance is first-rate throughout. A disc to cherish!"
read more01/02/2010
Klassisk
Heinrich Schütz: Weinachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"De sanglige præstationer er smukke ... En indspilning, som lægger op til en fordybelse."
read more01/02/2010
International Record Review
Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"This is an exceptionally well-recorded disc and Paul Hillier directs both works with obvious insight and affection"
read more02/12/2009
Kristeligt Dagblad
Heinrich Schütz: Weihnachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"Årets bedste jule-cd. Det er sjældent at høre et værk hvile så meget i sig selv, og der er tale om udgivelse, der tjener de implicerede til ære."
read more04/11/2009
Audiophile Audition
Rued Langgaard: Rose Garden Songs"If your choral collection needs some refreshing, you've found a perfect starting place."
read more01/11/2009
Fanfare
Heinrich Schütz: Lukas-Passion"Tenor Johan Linderoth is superb in the demanding role of the Evangelist"
read more01/11/2009
BBC Music Magazine
Heinrich Schütz: Lukas-Passion"ARS NOVA's intonation is superb, creating a rich tone in a reverberant Copenhagen Church."
read more01/09/2009
Gramophone
Heinrich Schütz: Lukas-Passion"Paul Hillier delivers a first-rate recording to launch a promising Schütz series"
read more01/06/2005
Politiken
Per Nørgård: Mythic Morning - Choral Works II
"Opførelsernes renhed, duftmættede klang og plastiske udtryksfuldhed er overvældende"
read more02/12/1997
BBC Music Magazine
Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen: Music for Voices and Instruments"If you enjoy the fruits of an unfettered musical imagination, somewhat akin to Ligeti’s, this CD is for you."
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