WWW.CLASSICSTODAY.COM JUNE 2008
Michala Petri's lovely, fluid, eminently entertaining, virtuoso performances . . . the miraculous control of breath and phrasing, the affecting attention to even the smallest nuance of articulation are in a league by themselves among today's recorder soloists.
WASHINGTON POST
A recital of pure, utmost perfection. Her mastery of this instrument is absolute and her musicianship is literally breathtaking. She was beautifully partnered by Lars Hannibal on archlute and guitar.
AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE
I play this recording over and over again and am still awed by her musicianship and virtuosity. When life is difficult it is nice to know that I can always listen to Michala Petri and feel renewed strength and optimism.
CLASSIC TODAY
Anyone who claims that the recorder's tiny dimensions cannot possibly compete in a solo capacity against a full-sized 21st century orchestra should investigate these three dazzling and inventive concertos, written for and tailored to Michala Petri's singular virtuosity.
Moonchilds`s Dream calls for recorder, an instrument that rarely has sounded so lovely and lively as here, freed from its usual baroque trappings.