“From the knock-out opening Toccata and all through the myriad of sinfonias and ritornellos, there is vitality and playfulness, and the rhythmic acuity is tangible. This is to a great extent a swinging Orfeo.”

“The Readers who are contemplating buying their first L’Orfeo are well advised to choose this one and those who already have a couple of favourite sets on their shelves, probably need it as a corrective.”

Music Web International

“The opening complex establishes immediately that Malmberg’s take on this work is both learned and creative. The present recording under the direction of Fredrik Malmberg , is an outstanding addition to a crowded field. I suspect this L’Orfeo will gain a reputation as one of the best in the discography.”

Fanfare Archive

“It’s Malmberg’s energy that gives this performance a brilliant edge”.

BBC Music Magazine

“It’s a moment that comes off with the devastating effect it must in this exceptional new recording from Sweden. Brought together under the direction of Fredrik Malmberg, the performance is especially noteworthy for its near- infallible sense of style.”

Early music review

“…this recording of L’Orfeo goes straight to the top of the list of preferred versions of this opera. Both Monteverdi and his followers were to develop the concept of a sung line into something more melodic and less like secco recitative as the decades went on, but there is still a great deal to admire in this score and Malmberg and his forces bring that out with an excellent style and great spirit .”

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