«Un disque unique en son genre et absolument splendide» (Répertoire, France)

‘I am happy to have heard these beautifully recorded, fully convincing performances by a pianist with a rich sound and ample technique who believes in what he is doing. The warm, clear recorded sound and Howard's playing make this the Tchaikovsky piano disc to acquire’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Any reviewer would have to comment on the beauty and poise of Joan Rodger's near flawless singing, Roger Vignoles's sensitive accompaniments, the excellent, nautral sound … this is a lovely album of Tchaikovsky songs’ (American Record Guide)

‘This is one of my all-time favourite recordings and I'm so happy to have it on CD’ (Early Music Review)

‘A thoroughly engaging programme of forgotten music all played with skill and real charm and excellently recorded’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘Without question, this release should be on the shelf of every serious student and teacher of the clarinet’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘A winner’ (Gramophone)

‘This collection of lesser-known works is very enjoyable and Thea King's playing is excellent throughout’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘This collection of lesser-known works is very enjoyable and Thea King's playing is excellent throughout’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘A winner’ (Gramophone)

‘Without question, this release should be on the shelf of every serious student and teacher of the clarinet’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘A thoroughly engaging programme of forgotten music all played with skill and real charm and excellently recorded’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)