‘The moral of this story is that there is much excellence beyond Bruch’s ubiquitous First Violin Concerto, fine score if done to death. As for the current issue—Liebeck is splendid, Martyn Brabbins and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra are faithful partners, the recording is top-drawer, and Tully Potter writes an informative booklet note’ (Classical Source)» More

‘I got the distinct impression that everyone involved enjoyed making this disc. Gretchen Kuhrmann and her accomplished choirs serve Bob Chilcott’s music very well and with no little commitment, as do the instrumentalists. All the music is attractive and the programme offers some nice contrasts’ (MusicWeb International)

‘A truly rare musical imagination at work, with a Bax-like flair for mesmerising orchestral effects … all three works are graced with excellent performances and recordings, with Matthew Trusler and Danny Driver each delivering solo playing of panache’ (BBC Music Magazine)» More

‘The final Preludes also stand out, especially in No 21, where Tiberghien runs the emotional gamut, evoking memories of Alfred Cortot in his prime … Tiberghien’s Op 28 thoroughly holds its own alongside readings by other like-minded individualists’ (Classics Today)» More

‘Hats off to Simon Callaghan … he throws himself into the [fourth] concerto’s physically taxing, Scriabinesque sound world with passion, total commitment and, it seems, heartfelt affection. Martyn Brabbins and the Scottish players (with a special tip to the hard-working cymbal player) provide their customary sterling support’ (Gramophone)

‘There’s no doubt that Steven Osborne is a thoroughbred among pianists … Debussy to die for; one for the desert island’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘There’s no doubt that Steven Osborne is a thoroughbred among pianists … Debussy to die for; one for the desert island’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘A superb performance of the Cantique de Jean Racine … the real glories of the disc come with the handful of rarely heard choral miniatures which are, without exception, absolute gems’ (Gramophone)

'Er zit veel Engelse schoonheid in deze opname. Het koor van Westminster Abbey klinkt fraai in de ruime akoestiek van de beroemde kapel, een belangrijk deel van de charme van deze opname … je moet er van houden' (Luister, Netherlands)» More

'Bona fide Vauxhall music by Boyce (the aptly named 'Spring Gardens') and Lampe ('The Farewel to Vaux Hall') are both sung ardently by Greg Tassell … Claire Bessent’s lovely 'There sweetest flowers of mingled hue' is amply worth the price of admission' (Gramophone)

‘This new set has the advantages of CPE Bach’s striking A major Concerto, Bremen’s excellent Kammerphilharmonie and superb recorded sound, darker in colour than the bright-ringing 1998 version. His interpretations, graceful and finely-etched before, now have a more rugged depth … passagework is wonderfully supple, always shaped by his inimitable expressive urgency’ (BBC Music Magazine)» More

'With the appeal of choral singing in the United Kingdom showing no signs of decline it is, nevertheless, important that the concert repertory is refreshed with appealing and 'relevant' works, satisfying to both singer and listener alike. This generous two-disc release from Signum presents two recent important additions to the genre, launched with their customary bright and rich tone by the Hertfordshire Chorus under their indefatigable conductor, David Temple … the BBC Concert Orchestra offer superb support to both composers and the engineering is up to Signum’s customary excellence. This important release should be in every keen choral singer’s Christmas stocking' (Gramophone)