News | 11 Sep 2024
“one is reminded of the dramatic texture that Verdi’s tenor roles acquired in his later works, and how well Castronovo has mastered singing French (and, later in the album, Italian). Less-textured arias and scenes that follow, though, are full of worthy music… the Kaunas City package – including the particularly good bass Tadas Girininkas in… Continue reading Gramophone Magazine Reviews Noble Renegades
News | 13 Dec 2023
Where is My Beloved? Ekaterina Siurina’s recording of Where is my Beloved? with Constantine Orbelian leading the Kaunas City Symphony was named a Best of 2023 recording by All About the Arts and MusicWeb International! “In a world where really great voices are in short supply, it is a privilege indeed to listen to Ekaterina… Continue reading Best Albums of 2023
News | 14 Dec 2021
“This Delos release of Bellini’s Puritani is another example of the excellent work of Kaunas City Symphony of Lithuania under the direction of its principal conductor Constantine Orbelian. He elicits a clean, warm sound from the orchestra, with especially fine playing in the horn and woodwind sections. Tempos are well chosen and the dramatic pacing leads… Continue reading American Record Guide “I Puritani” Rave
News | 10 Oct 2021
Wonderful rave reviews for Bellini: I Puritani from Fanfare, Opera Now, BBC Music Magazine, and AllMusic Guide have already come in! “From Delos comes an impressive new studio release of Bellini’s final opera, I puritani, recorded at the Kaunas Philharmonic. … In previous Fanfare reviews of various opera recital recordings, I’ve admired the work of conductor Constantine Orbelian.… Continue reading Rave Reviews Coming in for “I Puritani”
