Sinfonietta

"Anima Eterna's new all-Czech coupling is something of a revelation ... Janáček's Sinfonietta is delightfully rustic in tone ... A unique pairing, I'd say, one that delivers on so many fronts ... Just occasionally Immerseel errs on the side of caution, which is of little account given the enormous amount of pleasure - and instruction - that this excellent coupling provides".

"The players are brilliant and the sound is glorious, very skilfully recorded ... Jean-Efflam Bavouzet performs dazzling feats of virtuosity with a truly exacting solo part; and the extraordinary, fascinating textures are displayed by both artists and recording engineers".

"Sets a notable benchmark in its coupling of three highly contrasted pieces from Janacek's maturity ... And this disc can be warmly recommended as the first instalment of a series which ought to become the most wide-ranging yet in its coverage of Janacek's orchestral works".

"We have a fine interpreter of Janáček and a distinguished orchestra ... Orchestral ensemble is good though not always the intonation. Still, the remaining movements are more compelling, with vivid orchestral playing, including luxurious strings in the third movement [Sinfonietta] ... Altogether this is a most promising start to an excellent project".

"A lukewarm opening, then, but my goodness, things do hot up as the performance goes on, encouraging me to recommend this collection to anyone to whom this programme appeals".

"Vurdering: Gramophone choice" - "A superb programme ... The substantially gifted Tomáš Netopil has the full measure of all four works ... You hear everything and yet not a single note obtrudes. An absolute winner".