Heinz Holliger – Press

“As his playing career has slowed down so Holliger’s stature as a composer has steadily risen, and he’s now widely recognised as one of the most important figures of his European generation…Those intense miniatures, as well as his own Surrogò for cor anglais and harp, which he played with his wife Ursula, were enough to show that Holliger remains as extraordinary a performer as ever…”

“As the music gradually descends into madness, Holliger imagines the choruses of angels and demons swirling inside Schumann’s head. With orchestral writing that recalls Alban Berg, this is strong, even disturbing stuff, but its visceral and intellectual impact is undeniable.”