01/12/2012
Berlingske
Sørensen/Ockeghem: RequiemBerlingske - Årets Bedste 2012. "Sunget suverænt af landets bedste kor."
read more01/11/2012
Opera News
Ockeghem/Sørensen: Requiem"Impeccable performances by the amazingly accurate and sumptuously blended singers of Ars Nova Copenhagen, expertly conducted by Hillier. Highly recommended."
read more12/10/2012
MusicWeb International
Heinrich Schütz: Die Sieben Worte; Johannes-Passion"Deeply moving performances of some intriguing works."
read more01/09/2012
BBC Music Magazine 'CHORAL & SONG CHOICE' october 2012
Ockeghem/Sørensen: Requiem
"Outstanding performances and recording." 'CHORAL & SONG CHOICE' of BBC Music Magazine, October 2012.
read more04/07/2012
Audiophile Audition
A Bridge of Dreams"Hillier continues his penchant for excellent recitals in superb sonics."
read more01/07/2012
Choir & Organ
Ockeghem/Sørensen: Requiem"one feels the vital blood beating below the voice and the living spirits of two composers fused across five centuries."
read more01/07/2012
Gramophone
Ockeghem/Sørensen: Requiem"Because of Sørensen’s smooth transitions from plainchant-inspired duos to resonant, richly dissonant harmony, the dialogue with Ockeghem is very nicely managed"
read more01/07/2012
Music Web International
Sørensen/Ockeghem: Requiem"shoots straight into the soul and lingers long in the mind."
read more22/06/2012
Classicalmodernmusic.blogspot.dk
Ockeghem/Sørensen: Requiem"It is an eerie juxtaposition and a sonic cornucopia of sensuous brilliance. I kid you not. Highly recommended."
read more22/06/2012
Concertonet.com
Ockeghem/Sørensen: Requiem
"Audacious and, in the end, touchingly successful.", "An excellent disc."
read more01/06/2012
Classicalcdreview.com
Sørensen/Ockeghem: Requiem"It is surprising how well the two composers mesh, and of course the performance under Hillier's inspired direction is magnificent. This is a beautiful recording of music that will be new to most listeners."
read more01/05/2012
KLASSISK
Sørensen/Ockeghem: Requiem
"...der synges med en klanglig fleksibilitet og en musikalsk renfærdighed, som får det til at risle ydefuldt ned af ryggen på den lykkelige lytter."
read more01/05/2012
Classica
Ockeghem/Sørensen: Requiem"comme un véritable cheminement, qui parcourt les plus subtiles variations d'énergie."
read more11/04/2012
Kristeligt Dagblad
Sørensen/Ockeghem: Requiem
"De i alt 11 satser danner en forunderlig helhed, og man kan ikke andet end beundre Hilliers og Sørensens sikre stilsans."
read more11/04/2012
Dagens Nyheter
Sørensen/Ockeghem: Requiem"En darrande förtröstan som präglar hela detta verk. Ända fram till det förkrossande vackra "In paradisum" där änglakörerna tar emot. Inte med en klang som bländar utan med ett ljushav att sugas rakt in i."
read more05/04/2012
Audiophile Audition
Heinrich Schütz: Matthäus-Passion
"Hillier and his Copenhagen players are born to this music."
read more01/04/2012
David's Review Corner
Sørensen/Ockeghem: Requiem"This is an interesting experiment, beautifully recorded and presented with excellent programme notes"
read more30/03/2012
SA-CD.net
Sørensen/Ockeghem: Requiem"A unique form of the Requiem Mass, of great interest to collectors of choral music, and a totally immersive sonic experience. Enthusiastically recommended."
read more02/03/2012
Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten
Sørensen/Ockeghem: Requiem"Sørensens dødsmessefragmenter er gudesmukke, og Ars Novas korstemmer stikker som vanligt dybt. Hør bare, hvordan de vender blikket mod himlen i den appetitvækkende åbning på messen."
read more02/03/2012
Information
Sørensen/Ockeghem: Requiem"Gang på gang fryder man sig over klangspektrets subtile farvespil og det intense nærvær i det musikalske fællesskab.... Her flyder fortid og nutid sammen i en gylden symbiose."
read more09/02/2012
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 more01/02/2012
International Record Review
A Bridge of Dreams"This is an intriguing disc of barely known and often very beautiful music"
read more30/01/2012
The Whole Note
A Bridge of Dreams"Curious and delightfully captivating."
read more27/01/2012
American Record Guide
A Bridge of Dreams"This is a delightful release full of worthy music and performances that bring it alive with infectious joy."
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 more01/04/2011
MusicWeb International
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"A compelling programme of wonderful vocal music by Buxtehude"
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 more01/03/2011
Gramophone
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"The superb musicianship of the six voices and seven instrumentalists make this easy to recommend enthusiastically"
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 more22/02/2011
Klassisk
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas
"En fenomenal utgivelse, fullstappet av gleder du ikke bør nekte deg."
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 more28/01/2011
Musikansich.de
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"Alle sechs Sänger spüren sensibel der Delikatesse dieser Musik nach."
read more26/01/2011
Sydsvenskan
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"En udda men utmärkt inspelning, gjord i Helsingør av ypperliga krafter"
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 more02/01/2011
Klassik.com
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"Sensibel und mit eminenter stilistischer Sicherheit."
read more17/12/2010
Classics Today 10/10
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"Extraordinary and delightfully surprising ... All of these singers are excellent."
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 more08/12/2010
Kristeligt Dagblad
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"En fin udgivelse."
read more02/12/2010
Berlingske Tidende
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"Enhver elsker af barokmusik vil sidde som klistret til højtalerne."
read more01/12/2010
International Record Review
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"The disc celebrates great musicality."
read more01/12/2010
Audiophile Audition
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"This is an outstanding release, stirred to great heights by the ever-energetic Paul Hillier and his marvelous Theater"
read more01/11/2010
Klassisk
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"Buxtehudes vokalværker klinger lyslevende og vedkommende."
read more24/10/2010
The Observer
Dietrich Buxtehude: Scandinavian Cantatas"Of the very highest quality ... Highly recommended."
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 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 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 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 more01/05/2010
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 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
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 more01/02/2010
Klassisk
Heinrich Schütz: Weinachtshistorie; Auferstehungshistorie"De sanglige præstationer er smukke ... En indspilning, som lægger op til en fordybelse."
read more01/01/2010
International Record Review
Kronos plays Holmgreen"Fearless performances are in evidence throughout"
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 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 more02/03/2009
American Record Guide
Kronos plays Holmgreen"I don't think I've heard the Kronos Quartet sounding better than this"
read more03/05/2007
Politiken
Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen: Music is a Monster (DVD)
"Ord, musik og billeder hænger inspirerende godt sammen.", "En film så musikalsk, at man bliver høj i hjernehatten af den. På 12-tone-måden."
read more01/05/2007
Berlingske Tidende
Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen: Music is a monster (DVD)"Et must for elskere af ikke blot Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen, men også af dansk musik og det danske land i almindelighed."
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