Wilhelm Furtwängler conducts the Berlin Philharmonic in a performance of Bruckner and Wagner

‘Jackson’s engaging score is richly colourful and his instrumental writing proves a particular highlight’ 

‘Intensely emotional language packed with swooning melodies’

‘Mark Elder is a conductor who really understands how to let Donizetti breathe’ 

‘Rarely is pianistic virtuosity put to the service of such refined artistry’ 

‘Throughout, the playing is of the highest order’

‘Iván Fischer contrasts gracious, chamber-textured dances with brilliant fanfares and toppling masses to absolute perfection’ 

‘The music just flows from one state to another with a mixture of energy and grace’ 

‘Nelsons wins such beautiful phrasing, both collectively and individually’