Penguin Rosettes, Debussy (composer)

Steven Osborne's pedigree in French repertoire is such that it has been almost inevitable that he would record Debussy's Préludes at some point. He has much in his favour, notably a marvellous... — BBC Music Magazine, August 2006, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Sumptuous of tone, supremely sensitive, Crespin was born to illuminate the art of French song. Whether floating the seductive allure of Ravel or revelling in the wit of Poulenc these recordings... — BBC Music Magazine, November 2006, 5 out of 5 stars More…

…Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic, resplendently recorded, capture the languorous sensuality of L'après-midi supremely well, with the flautist Emmanuel Pahud phrasing in huge spans, and with... — BBC Music Magazine, September 2005, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Her playing carries blazing conviction at every turn, and its sheer virtuosity is breathtaking ... Vivid communication is helped by a fairly forward, resonant recording, which captures every... — Gramophone Magazine More…

The Melos Quartet's reputation is second to none, and it's no surprise that this Penguin Rosette-winning recording is characterful and convincing. — David Smith, Presto Music, September 2014 More…