‘Christopher Purves is a true stage animal, and that innate instinct carries over to his recordings, which are theatrical in the best possible way … under Purves’ assured touch even the basest of arias takes on a golden sheen’ (Limelight, Australia)» More

‘Unexpected tempos, but the atmosphere is unmistakable. Kolesnikov finds nocturnal quietude in the Moonlight Sonata, and his lucid, thoughtful approach pays off elsewhere too’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘The choral singing itself is excellent. The 32-member Yale Schola Cantorum is full of young, vibrant voices, and they respond with alacrity and sensitivity to David Hill's vastly experienced direction … the two soloists match the choir in youthfulness and ardour’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘The overall impression is that Bronsart was a composer with an eye for drama tempered by poeticism whose ink left the pen onto paper with active assurance, charismatically suggested by this lively, full-on and considered performance from Emmanuel Despax, attentively supported … there are no complaints regarding performances, production and annotation’ (Classical Source)» More

‘It’s hard to imagine [the Bronsart] being better played than by these forces, Emmanuel Despax displaying a wide range of colours combined with an easy virtuosity … [the finale] requires prodigious playing from soloist and orchestral musicians to make it sound as effortless as here, and that it does is tribute as much to conductor Eugene Tzigane as to Despax’ (Gramophone)

‘Even among Isserlis’s many fine discs, this one stands out. And if you still need convincing that the Chopin Cello Sonata is a total masterpiece, this is the recording to do it’ (Gramophone)

‘In both the Chopin G minor sonata and in the C major Introduction et polonaise brillante, he’s a very mellow fellow, playing with a great big smile on his chops, as if he’s tweeting a particularly happy dream. The ease of engagement is infectious. There’s a lovely romantic nocturne by the obscure 'Franchomme' and an irresistible reading of Schubert’s sonata. If the Chopin lacks Polish melancholy, I don’t miss it a bit. These are two fine musicians at the peak of their powers playing for pleasure, theirs and ours, all stress banished for an hour’ (Ludwig Van, Canada)

‘Howard Shelley’s exceptional ability to make the byways of the concerto repertoire sound like bona fide masterpieces reaches new heights in this follow-up to his previous volume of piano concertos by Czech composer Jan Ladislav Dussek … providing the icing on the musical cake is the Ulster Orchestra, which responds with alacrity to Shelley’s skilful direction’ (BBC Music Magazine)» More

‘Handel's motets present a winning showcase for a soprano such as Davidson, blessed with the ability to soar, to warm a note with artfully calculated vibrato, to phrase with impeccable taste, and possessed of a technical security that allows Silete venti's formidable 'Alleluia' to pass in a dazzling flash of lightly-worn pyrotechnics’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘This, incredibly, is the 100th CD of Liszt’s music for solo piano recorded by the indefatigable Leslie Howard for Hyperion … a superbly played (and researched) addition to this extraordinary artist’s legacy’ (Gramophone)

'Notevole è l’interpretazione del The Orlando Consort, ensemble britannico composto da quattro voci maschili: il controtenore Matthew Venner, i tenori Mark Dobell e Angus Smith e il baritono Donald Greig. Specialiste del repertorio medievale al quale hanno dedicato decine di registrazioni di grande livello, le limpide voci del quartetto si uniscono in un equilibrato impasto sonoro che ripropone in maniera assolutamente convincente un repertorio di grande fascino, con un’interpretazione all’altezza della grande arte di Guillaume de Machaut' (MedioEvo, Italy)» More

‘As this recital progresses one is struck yet again with the sheer consistency of Machaut’s art. Despite recognisable phrases recurring from work to work, each piece has something to say. The Orlandos hit their stride in this series some time ago, and collectively they gel wonderfully’ (Gramophone)