Melba’s reviews tell a story – the delight with which our artists and repertoire have been embraced internationally.
Reviews
A Lotus Blossoming
15/10/2011
Otago Daily Times (NZ)
“...meticulously performed.” More...
ELAN
15/10/2011
Otago Daily Times
"This is the essence of Renaissance elegance...Scintillating." More...
Pure Diva
10/10/2011
Fanfare
"...Barker...sings very well" More...
Rakhmaninov
10/10/2011
Fanfare
"In a very crowded field, this is standout Rachmaninoff playing, and an easy entry on my 2011 Want List." More...
Rakhmaninov
09/10/2011
Fanfare
"...the best-recorded and played performance yet. (Howard) brings such richness…that I would find it hard to live without." More...
ELAN
04/10/2011
Paul Turok's Website
"The performances are excellent, and sound magnificent." More...
Pure Diva
04/10/2011
Paul Turok's Website
"The Tchaikovsky and particularly the Dvořák, are very beautiful music...The disc sounds wonderful." More...
Rakhmaninov
01/10/2011
Gramophone (UK)
“Leslie Howard espouses the first version of 1913 on this disc and he does so with terrific panache.” More...
Rakhmaninov
01/10/2011
Fine Music (Australia)
"... a master of a tradition of pianism in serious danger of dying out ..." More...
Pure Diva
23/09/2011
New Classics (UK)
"...Cheryl Barker's visceral portrayals of these operatic heroines convey the full emotional depth of multi-dimensional characters." More...
Pure Diva
22/09/2011
Fanfare
"Cheryl Barker has put together a wonderful tribute to her teacher, Joan Hammond...a true pleasure to experience...Melba’s sound is superb." More...
ELAN
21/09/2011
www.classicalsource.com
"From boisterous revelry to sheer charm, Saint-Saëns's delicate writing is always a joy." More...
ELAN
11/09/2011
Forum Opéra (France)
" ... apparaissent avec le temps comme un modèle d’élégance.” More...
ELAN
11/09/2011
Forum Opéra (France)
“this unfailingly melodious music seems to be a model of elegance today.” More...
ELAN
11/09/2011
Forum Opéra (France)
..."this unfailingly melodious music seems to be a model of elegance today." More...
ELAN
11/09/2011
Forum Opéra (France)
"…ces pages oubliées…apparaissent avec le temps comme un modèle d’élégance. " More...
Pure Diva
04/09/2011
Parutions.com (France)
"a beautiful recital ... dramatic engagement at every turn, distilling passion or melancholy according to the arias’ requirements." More...
Stravinsky: Diversions
01/09/2011
Fanfare (US)
“...his success in this repertoire demonstrates the range of his musical expressivity...Strongly recommended.” More...
Stravinsky: Diversions
01/09/2011
Fanfare (US)
“Chen’s kinder, gentler Stravinsky has much to recommend it.” More...
Pure Diva
25/08/2011
SA-CD.NET (UK)
"This fine tribute to Joan Hammond will further enhance Barker’s reputation as a soprano of great versatility." More...