‘These stunning performances from the Leonore Piano Trio are highly convincing, conveying magnificent spirit which brings out the joy and vivacity of these works. The players demonstrate an attentive ear for each other and play with impressive unity without losing any sense of individual character’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘Hamelin’s technical mastery and control of gradations of tone and volume are put to the test here and he proves masterful … his performance is both absorbed and absorbing, he takes central, thoughtful tempi, his dynamic shaping is convincing, and his attention to detail is colossal’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘Simon Callaghan’s commitment to Coke’s cause is to be lauded. As with all the recordings I’ve heard from the Hyperion stable, the sound quality is exemplary. Martyn Brabbins’ inspirational direction draws the very best from the orchestral players’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘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