‘Hough’s thoughtful and varied selection has as much to do with the success of this album as the playing itself … I’m confident it will be high among my Recordings of the Year’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘The group offers a program of original chamber works and arrangements by American composers. Included are rarely heard pieces by Bernard Herrmann and Franz Waxman’ (WFMT, USA)» More

'Skilfully and more or less seamlessly he blends Broadway ballad … jazz and blues into an opera that has all the good things about the form with none of the vocal pomposity that children find ridiculous. On record, all the words are crystal clear. The wordplay is tart and taut … and vibrantly delivered by the cast' (The Times)

‘Polyphony and Stephen Layton present highlights from the choral repertoire by American giants Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland and Randall Thompson. Captivating music’ (The Northern Echo)

‘A master of the miniature, pianist Garrick Ohlsson presents three sets of Études: the 12 by Claude Debussy, as well as Prokofiev’s revolutionary opus 2 and a set of three lesser-known works by Bartók. Brilliant playing throughout’ (The Northern Echo)

‘It was put together from recycled material—and it shows—but it does offer an insight into unfamiliar Bernstein with echoes of before and after … there are some attractive solos, beautifully sung by countertenor David Allsopp’ (Gramophone)

‘Eastop knocks off the concertos with all the flair, self-confidence, and sensitivity one expects from a soloist … Eastop’s vivid playing is complemented by the tasteful, stylish contribution from The Hanover Band and from the Eroica Quartet, which joins Eastop for Mozart’s Horn Quintet. To the best of my knowledge, this is the only CD to include this essential work of the horn repertory with the four concertos’ (Fanfare, USA)» More

‘Russian virtuoso Alina Ibragimova gives scorching renditions of Ysayes’ Sonatas for solo violin … with incisive playing that reveals more with each listening. Highly recommended’ (The Northern Echo)» More

‘This release is an absolute treat for lovers of the violin who enjoy hearing it without accompaniment … the most distinguished of those I have heard up to now is Zimmermann’s from 1994 and Ibragimova is right up there with him’ (Classical Source)» More

‘It's often the familiar, hackneyed pieces which most fully reveal the character of an ensemble or performer, the mirror in which their interpretive mettle is most fully reflected. In that respect I've no hesitation in saying this is the finest performance of Barber's Agnus Dei I've heard by any choir, live or on record … a wonderful recital, not to be missed’ (BBC Music Magazine)» More

'The choral elements are scrupulously handled by the Gabrieli Consort, and the soloists are choice. Gillian Webster is the light, bright soprano, Laurence Kilsby the delightful treble, tenor Jeremy Ovenden brings his words to life, while Peter Harvey provides a solid baritone and Ashley Riches a confident bass' (BBC Music Magazine)» More

'Handel's ravishing score, realised to perfection by Paul McCreesh and Gabrieli, evokes [the] scenes with colourful precision' (The Observer)» More