Georg Philipp Telemann: 12 Fantasias for Viola Solo [World Premiere Recording]

CDHotlist.com

Michał Bryła took on a significant task in his creation of a new edition of Telemann’s fantasias for viola da gamba: translate them for his instrument while remaining true to the nature and flavor of the original versions (…) His playing is simply outstanding.

Rick Anderson

wyborcza.pl

Bryla’s outstanding instrumental skills and the artistry of the music itself are underlined by a brilliantly captured surround sound, recorded with the utmost care. This is undoubtedly one of the most important albums of 2023

Robert Majewski

soundrebels.com

…A few words about the realisation. On this subject, I can say that the mastering is phenomenal. No sense of compression, making the music sound with full freedom, cool visuals and breath…

HighFidelity

The disc with G. Ph. Telemann’s ‘Fantasias’ performed by Michał Bryla is one of the better, so consistently audiophile-oriented, discs released in Poland

Wojciech Pacuła

mFiles

…For the many listeners unable to attend a performance of these works, Bryła’s complete mastery of the material and tireless devotion to this project must be applauded.

Jim Paterson

HRAudio.net

The playing, the sound, and the liner notes are at a superbly high standard. We can only hope that ‘Prelude’ means that there is more to come

Blangy-le-Château

Fanfare Magazine

…This is a recording that should be a must have, not only as an example for violists, but one that shows the ingenuity of Telemann in a performance that is top class. My highest recommendation…

Bertil van Boer

Fanfare Magazine

…These are performances that are both ever-mindful of Baroque proportion, and immensely heartfelt and communicative (…) The recorded sound is excellent. A superb disc…

Ken Meltzer

pizzicato.lu

Bryla’s recording, captured with pleasantly warm surround sound, relies not only on his skill but also on the effect of the music itself.

Uwe Krusch