Press
“…if this is his studio debut, his career promises to be a major one, as this is a cracking CD… He [Lloyd-Gonzalez] starts off as he means to go with a terrifying and gripping account of the opening pages. … I haven’t yet mentioned the high quality of the sound, a cooperation between Radio 3 and First Hand Records, which is an immense success… He has a real gift for Shostakovich.”
MUSICWEB INTERNATIONAL
“Strong performances of Shostakovich Symphonies Nos. 6 & 9 from BBC NOW & Steven Lloyd-Gonzalez – a searing Largo with brooding strings in No. 6, expertly steered by Lloyd-Gonzalez, and driving momentum in No. 9.”
CLASSICAL NOTES
“Conductor Steven Lloyd-Gonzalez well defines the all-pervasive, mysterious undercurrent of the first movement. Besides the well-attained, powerful, bonechilling and goosebump inducing climax around the 6:00 mark during which each and every member of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales more than earn their pay cheque,…If you’re a Shostakovich veteran like I am, don’t hesitate including this new recording in your collection. If you’re new to Shostakovich, jump right in. It’s as good a place to start as any.”
CLASSICAL MUSIC SENTINEL
“They capture the pathos, the sardonic edge and the pain that undercuts the pantomime.”
ANDREW MCGREGOR, BBC RADIO 3, ‘RECORD REVIEW’
“That’s a terrific recording…”
IAN SKELLY, BBC RADIO 3
About
Steven Lloyd-Gonzalez has conducted some of the UK’s leading orchestras in addition to his appearances with orchestras in the U.S.A. China, France, Germany, Kuwait, UAE, Egypt and Oman.