Reviews

  • Beethoven 1 & 3 Recording – Anna Picard

    November 15, 2009

    The weighty refinement of modern instruments and the incisive articulation of historical performance practice combine to thrilling effect in Douglas Boyd's live recording of Beethoven's 1st and 3rd sy... Read More

  • Beethoven 1 & 3 Recording – Robert Beale

    Manchester Camerata's latest release in its Beethoven Symphony Series is the most exciting yet. The first and third symphonies (the latter is the 'Eroica') are among the most revolutionary things B... Read More

  • Beethoven 1 & 3 Recording – Hugh Canning

    One might question why a catalogue heaving with recordings of the Beethoven symphonies needs another set from a regional, part-time chamber orchestra, but Douglas Boyd has already demonstrated remarka... Read More

  • Beethoven 1 & 3 Recording – Peter Spaull

    From up the canal comes Manchester Camerata under Douglas Boyd continuing their Beethoven cycle. Symphonies Nos 1 and 3 the Eroica are given finely disciplined performances in excellent sound, recorde... Read More

  • Crewe Family Creativity Day – Lorraine Batley

    November 1, 2009

    My daughter Keira and I have just got home from the Crewe Family Creativity Day (01/11/09) and I would just like to say a big THANK YOU to all who were running the day. We had a fantastic time and loo... Read More