My review of John Nelson's recording of the Berlioz Te Deum is here, on MusicWeb International.
A highly recommendable recording, which captures something of the large scale of Berlioz's creation....
Thursday, 6 December 2007
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I read Gramophone and I admire the way critics stick their necks out. I don't think I would have the nerve.
ReplyDeleteBeing a performer and composer as well at least means that if I am prepared to be unflattering about someone I can expect people to be prepared to be unflattering about my work!
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