Marius Neset: MANMADE

Marius Neset

“… His [Neset] 2019 saxophone concerto Manmade deals with great human inventions and is a fascinating mix of themes, styles, cultures, rhythms and colors, indeed something very original that is as enjoyable to listen to as the other three compositions on this SACD. The lush music is superbly interpreted by the composer himself as a brilliantly virtuosic soloist on saxophone and also by the Bergen Philharmonic.” ****

Remy Franck – Pizzicato.lu – 13 January 2022

Performance **** Recording ****

“… Neset is a glittering soloist throughout, tightly supported by his compatriots the Bergen Philharmonic under Edward Gardner…”

Claire Jackson – BBC Music magazine – February 2022

“… The agility of Neset’s playing is abetted by the commitment of the BPO and Edward Gardner …”

Richard Whitehouse – Gramophone magazine – February 2022