‘This recording of Shostakovich’s chamber works is an absolute delight—hauntingly beautiful, insightful and, above all, highly sentient to the mix of turmoil and soaring of Shostakovich’s life as expressed through his music … pianist Marc-André Hamelin is dominantly powerful in percussive sections while adding sublime textures to the ensemble sound in contemplative parts. Highly recommended’ (The Whole Note, Canada)» More

'Standards such as Mendelssohn’s Hear My Prayer set alongside Poulenc’s acrobatically difficult Quatre motets pour le temps de Noël and works by Tallis, Parsons, Parry and others, all sung with the precision and grace that make this choir world famous' (The Guardian)» More

'Walton embraces Glazunov’s tenderness with the warmth and suppleness of his tone … Walton interprets [the Prokofiev] with impressive, seamless sweeps and refined dynamic shading … [the Tchaikovsky] retains its appeal in a performance as tasteful, spirited and affectionate as this one' (The Telegraph)

„Mit viel Einfühlungsvermögen und der nötigen Virtuosität sowie klug dosierten Nuancen kann der britische Pianist Griegs Klavierpoetik bestens zum Ausdruck bringen“ (Pizzicato, Luxembourg)» More

‘Under their director Jonathan Cohen, the Arcangelo ensemble is turning into one of the most stylish purveyors of Baroque and Classical repertoire to emerge in recent years … they sound as though they're having the time of their lives—and the listener does, too! Outstanding in every way’ (The Europadisc Review)» More

‘This is a Dona nobis pacem to rival the best, even better recorded than other versions, with an interesting new work thrown in’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘[Stephen Hough's] expertly curated collection of Grieg Lyric Pieces abounds with individual touches, yet the interpretations couldn’t sound more natural or inevitable’ (Classics Today)» More

‘What a power of good this recording has done me on a dank, rather dispiriting weekend. There’s so much light and warmth here—helped in no small measure by stand-out sonics—that even those who don’t normally gravitate to the organ will surely find something to savour. Herrick’s liner-notes effervesce with enthusiasm, and it’s that youthful vigour and sense of bright enquiry that underpins so much of his music-making. Long may it continue. Fine playing, a noble instrument and a superb recording; fans of Mr Herrick will love this one’ (MusicWeb International)» More

‘To elevate Grieg's tiny masterpieces, we need a craftsman like Stephen Hough. Some of Hough's first recordings were of miniatures and were always polished to perfection … a good example on this new disc is the 'Wedding day at Troldhaugen', a little showpiece that Hough turns into a concentrated musical poem, beaming with pianistic colouring and rhythm zest’ (Pianist)» More

'McCreesh's direction is both alert and expressive, and his soloists are very fine. Gillian Webster shines in Penseroso's famous nightingale aria, Sweet Bird, and in the only duet in which mirth and melancholy come together—the sublime As steals the morn, one of Handel's greatest hits' (The Sunday Times)» More

'This is a clean, uncluttered account featuring crystalline voices, good diction, safe tempos and well-defined phrasing … best of all is Rachael Lloyd’s dignified Dido, rich-voiced, poetic and flawlessly delivered' (The Guardian)» More

‘[Stephen Hough's] playing of the Lyric Pieces has an aristocratic refinement with his control of the minute ebb-and-flow of his sound being a pleasure in itself’ (BBC Music Magazine)