‘The sort of go-for-broke playing that one rarely encounters these days. Her sound is particularly impressive, along with a shapely and expressive singing line, as well as plenty of speed and power when called for’ (Gramophone)

‘As we have come to expect with this group, the performances are eminently professional and poised. The duet Riches d'amour is marvellously tuned and lithe, and several of the solo pieces … are sung with purity and precision’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Vladimir Ashkenazy has always conducted Rachmaninov's most extended symphony with conviction, making it feel not one bar too long … there's no doubting the bond between conductor, orchestra and audience—the applause at the end is vociferous’ (Gramophone)

‘This is spacious Schubert, secure, august and unrushed … Hamelin’s thoughtful originality, supported by his fully realised execution and sincerity of purpose, makes his contribution a worthy complement … very highly recommended’ (Gramophone)

‘Two of the composer’s greatest late piano works given enthralling accounts, beautifully recorded’ (BBC Music Magazine)» More

‘There's no faulting Glynn's detailed, sensitive piano-playing, and Williams's performances are characteristically eloquent, with the lower reaches of his voice, in particular, sounding in particularly good shape’ (Gramophone)

«Certains disques laissent une impression si forte qu’il devient presque impossible de s’en passer … cet album de rêve du sieur Hough est absolument parfait» (Son & Image, Canada)

«Une invitation permanente au rêve, concoctée avec une délicatesse et un raffinement exquis. On ne prend pas longtemps à se demander comment un disque peut être aussi parfait» (Le Devoir)» More

‘This is a marvellously varied collection of flights of fancy, transformations and transmutations which takes us through Hough’s personal dreamworld, the pieces often having special meaning for him … above all, it is Hough’s ability to draw the listener into the music through playing of enormous colour and expressive range that makes this enchanting disc so successful. The performer’s own epigrammatic thoughts on each piece, fuller programme notes from Grant Hiroshima, and a well-focused recording from the Wyastone Estate Concert Hall all add to this album’s plentiful delights’ (The Europadisc Review)» More

‘The performers respond with unfailing commitment; the singing is distinctive throughout, and makes an especially rewarding experience … excellent recorded sound, and a comprehensive booklet note, with texts and translations, come as standard’ (Classical Source)» More

'Hoe komt het toch dat deze objectieve koormuziek bij het beluisteren zoveel innerlijke rust schenkt, zelfs bij iemand die niet zoveel met oude muziek heeft? Of is het gewoon de hoge kwaliteit van de uitvoering, de grondige scholing van de uitvoerders en de altijd goede opnames van Hyperion?' (Orgelnieuws, Netherlands)

'Hoe komt het toch dat deze objectieve koormuziek bij het beluisteren zoveel innerlijke rust schenkt, zelfs bij iemand die niet zoveel met oude muziek heeft? Of is het gewoon de hoge kwaliteit van de uitvoering, de grondige scholing van de uitvoerders en de altijd goede opnames van Hyperion?' (Orgelnieuws, Netherlands)