Gramophone June 2017, Antheil 2017 (Chandos)
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
John Storgårds’ pair of discs complete the cycle, with exemplary performances from the Oslo Philharmonic in crystalline recordings that fasten on every sonic detail in the scores.
The Guardian 15.06.2016, Nørgård CDs (Dacapo)
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
First class, all the way.
ClassicsToday.com 27.03.2016, Dvorak/Suk CD (Ondine)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra/Christian Tetzlaff
It is eye-opening to hear the (Nielsens) symphonies performed by John Storgårds and the BBC Philharmonic for their sheer gorgeousness.
NewYorkArts.net 4.11.2015, Nielsen CD (Chandos)
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
John Storgårds gives some of the most perceptive performances of these great works that I have ever heard.
Classical Source July 2015, Nielsen CD (Chandos)
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Both cycles are of such a unique quality that they not only outclass all other recording of the last centuries […] but that they are even reference recordings in the history of records. […] If we should not have understood Sibelius until now, Storgårds and his musicians give us a magic key to this dark shining, adventurous and mysterious world.
Crescendo 01.10.2014, Sibelius CD (Chandos)
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
These are wonderful performances from John Storgårds and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra of music that is undeservedly neglected. The recording from the Helsinki Music Centre is excellent. Strongly recommended.
The Classical Reviewer 18.2.2013, Madetoja CD (Ondine)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
John Storgards and the Lapland Chamber Orchestra play with an attention to detail, precision of ensemble, and clarity of texture that can only be called perfect.
classictoday.com, August 2012, Vagn Holmboe CD (DACAPO)
Lapland Chamber Orchestra
An account of Sibelius’s Violin Concerto that blossoms into something special – a reading of simmering intensity, steadfast concentration and dashing technical security. […] As for the couplings, Storgårds secures as compelling a rendering of “The Bard” as I can ever recall […] He also has the measure of “The Wood Nymph”. […] This is a thoroughly recommendable release.
Gramophone, “Gramophone recommends”, January 2011, Sibelius CD (Ondine)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
An interpretation [of the Sibelius Violin Concerto] which can already be rated as one of the best and most beautiful recordings of this unparalleled work. John Storgårds can prove his reputation as first-class Sibelius conductor once more, by means of the tone poems „The Bard“ and „The Woodnymph“.
Pizzicato, January 2011, “Supersonic Award”, Sibelius CD (Ondine)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Storgårds and the Helsinki Philharmonic turn in superb performances […]. Ondine’s sound is of demonstration class […] Thoroughly recommended.
Gramophone, June 2010, Uuno Klami CD (Ondine)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
John Storgårds […] penetrates deep into the heart of this music, which is influenced by the Second World War, and paints sound pictures of the greatest emotional power and transcendental beauty.
Pizzicato, April 2010, Uuno Klami CD (Ondine)
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
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