Magdalena Kozena

12.10.2012 Love and Longing - Record of the Month

Just how lucky is Magdalena Kožená to have the accompaniment of her husband Sir Simon Rattle conduct...

Michael Cookson

12.09.2012 Magdalena in the title role of Carmen

In the title role of Carmen, Magdalena Kožená with her dyed vivid red/auburn hair was mightily impre...

Michael Cookson

03.06.2008 Ah! mio cor - Händel arias

She´s a great communicator, with strong dramatic instincts and a distinctive mezzo voice. Her kaleid...

Geoff Brown, The Times (London) / 12 October 2007

03.06.2008 Ah! mio cor - Händel arias

Handel is good for Magdalena Kozená. She can deploy her formidable range across alto, mezzo and sopr...

Neil Fisher, The Times (London) / 19 November 2007

03.06.2008 Ah! mio cor - Händel arias

Magdalena Kozená is singing more satisfyingly than ever. The colour of her mezzo-soprano sound is as...

Martin Kettle, The Guardian (London), 17/11/2008

03.06.2008 Ah! mio cor - Händel arias

These arias, of course, are exceptionally rewarding for singer and listener alike . . . Kozená boast...

Roger Pines, International Record Review (London) / 01 November 2007

03.06.2008 Ah! mio cor - Händel arias

One of the toughest tests of a Handelian mezzo, Ariodante's 'Scherza infida' gets the full Kozená tr...

Anthony Holden, Observer (London) / 14 October 2007

03.06.2008 Ah! mio cor - Händel arias

Magdalena Kozená beguiles and enchants throughout this captivating collection. The Czech mezzo's mat...

Kate Bolton, BBC Music Magazine (London) / 01 November 2007

03.06.2008 Ah! mio cor - Händel arias

. . . the stirring and passionate execution of Handel's music is anything but dull routine . . . eve...

David Vickers, Gramophone (London) / 01 November 2007

03.06.2008 Ah! mio cor - Händel arias

A Handel aria recital from the Czech mezzo-cum-soprano . . . was always a recording waiting to happe...

Richard Wigmore, Daily Telegraph (London) / 17 November 2007

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