Szymanowski: Symphonies Nos 3 & 4, Stabat Mater

ResMusica’s La Clef du Mois

**** ‘LSO offers another in its stellar series of works by this essential composer … If you already have the equally impressive recording of the first two symphonies with Gergiev and London (also on LSO Live) this one is an essential addition.’
Audiophile Audition

**** ‘Gergiev and the LSO revel in the rich tapestry of sound, while Toby Spence is impressively ecstatic in his high solo lines. Pierre Boulez may have coolly revealed every strand of Szymanowski’s orchestral texture, but Gergiev seems more in touch with the composer’s exotic world.’
Limelight

‘A hothouse performance of Symphony No. 3, where the tenor Toby Spence, the London Symphony Chorus and lush-sounding LSO all combine to capture the orientalist tone.’
BBC Music Magazine

'Valery Gergiev leads the LSO and luxury-cast soloists in this irresistible album featuring Szymanowski's heady, perfumed Third Symphony and Stabat Mater.'
Sinfini Music

‘Gergiev handles his forces with an expert hand and the work’s huge climaxes are unflinchingly delivered by the recording.’
Classical CD Choice

‘Matsuev excels in this music and his piano tone is crystal clear. The London Symphony play their part equally well with much orchestral detail coming through winningly.’
Music Web International