«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)

‘Hamelin is in complete control of direction and his is a compelling and thought-provoking view of this large-scale work … there are some wonderfully expressive flexibilities and dynamic contrasts to be heard—from bittersweet resignation to powerful stoicism … his technique may be luxurious but it serves only his insightful and individual musicianship … this release has strong claims on the Schubert collector’ (Classical Source)» More

‘The way Hamelin weights the repeated notes and spins the phrases; the subtle rubato; the rounded timbre he coaxes from the piano; the carefully graded dynamics and slightly ominous soft trills that interrupt the calm—if you warm to this as I have then you'll want to hear the rest of the performance … the second set of Impromptus is a major bonus’ (BBC Record Review)

‘As with previous volumes the recording for this release is of superlative quality and perfectly balanced … Alina Ibragimova and Cédric Tiberghien bring us a poetic and playful Mozart that suits the present day very well indeed’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘Pavel Kolesnikov brings vitality, meaning, and stylish aplomb to this music ... not since Marcelle Meyer’s classic 1953 Rameau recordings have I heard French Baroque keyboard music befit the modern concert grand so naturally as on this remarkable release’ (Classics Today)» More

'Ascoltare lo splendido mottetto Salve Regina posto all’inizio di questo disco per rendersi conto del suo valore … grazie al Brabant Ensemble, consort vocale inglese specializzato nella interpretazione della musica sacra dell’epoca d’oro dell’arte franco-fiamminga, questa messa e il mottetto O beate Basili sono stati registrati per la prima volta e sono una ulteriore dimostrazione del magistero del musico guantense' (Giornale della Musica, Italy)

‘There's absolutely no lack of dramatic impact … the Bergen players rising to those exultant climaxes, and Manze is excellent at delivering the calmer beauty of the 'Serenade' … the balance between solo viola and orchestra is close to ideal, I think, well-integrated, not too soloistic … good sound’ (BBC Record Review)