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the English Suite’s prelude is fantasy-like and a bit mysterious, with the mood enhanced in a slightly Romantic style by Mortensen. The Gavotte is extremely French, with a nod towards the folk... — Fanfare, January/February 2020 More…

The performances and recording quality are at the highest professional level, although a more helpful set of program notes could have assisted the listener. This is not a disc for everyone.... — Fanfare, January/February 2020 More…

Folky and fun, this work for voices and small instrumental ensemble takes us through the seasons in the northern Norwegian region of its title. — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2020, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Artificial-sounding reverb mars the authenticity of the massed string sound – and serves to mask some imprecision in the ensemble playing. Solo passages emerge nicely, though, and the combination... — BBC Music Magazine, November 2022, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Zappa demands a commitment from his players such as the Norwegian forces meet admirably. The sound is commendably detailed and upfront. — Gramophone Magazine, November 2014 More…

There can be no doubt what really matters here – a powerful and revelatory take on a masterpiece, Prokofiev’s Fifth. Its schizoid nature – epic and parody in alarming alternation – is highlighted... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2021, 5 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 4 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…