‘Strongly tonal and lyrical, Jongen's chief influences seem to be Richard Strauss and César Franck … the Fantasia in E major has a gorgeous honeyed melody as its main subject. A better title migh ...
‘Volume 18 of Hyperion's series of little-known violin concertos of the Romantic era. This one showcases the music of Joseph Jongen, a Belgian composer much admired in his day for his orchestral and c ...
‘Philippe Graffin is a very stylish violinist who does full justice to these scores. The same can be said for the orchestra and Martyn Brabbins’ (American Record Guide)