'A ‘magic flute’ (courtesy of Gareth Davies) opens Faune and this Debussy collection, the playing from the LSO tender and suggestive, the harp rippling magically, the music made hypnotic in its fluctuations and even a touch surreal, Valery Gergiev avoiding stasis and keeping the music potent. Great! And beautifully recorded, too' (Classical Source)» More

'James Vivian's solo disc draws on a familiar repertoire but is none the less welcome … the warmth of sound is particularly pleasing' (The Organ)» More

'It is difficult to describe Kernis's music precisely because it is so multicoloured. He has the kind of ear for texture and colour that his teachers Adams and Druckman have, but his melodic style is frequently wide-ranging and angular … Enthusiasm for Goblin Market should not blind one to the high-octane romp that is Invisible Mosaic, a dazzling, mercurial essay in orchestral texture and colour. It's quite a diffuse work, and technically challenging, but there's not a moment that's not ear-catching. As with Goblin Market, it presents evidence of huge enjoyment on the part of its performers' (International Record Review)» More

'The woodwind solos are done with great skill and a pleasing sense of caring and shaping is present that I have not heard before' (MusicWeb International)» More

'Such enterprising and polished music-making deserves widespread currency. The engineering and editing are faultless, the booklet comprehensive and informative. Many choirs (and organists) could learn much from this jubilant release, which proves that the Temple Church Choir is among the very best. Strongly recommended' (Gramophone)

'The multiple performances have allowed the players to hone their ensemble skills, and they play with remarkable precision. That is not unusual in Vivaldi recordings, but by applying those baroque standards to the Piazzolla, the sharpness gives those dance rhythms a real kick' (Classical CD Review, USA)» More

'The elegiac quality in [the Walton] very much suits Jamie Walton's style,with his sweet, smooth cello tone, but he is also capable of powerfully attacking the vigorous writing … [the Shostakovich] is a most compelling performance, very strong rhythmically, with the Philharmonia's first horn relishing what amounts to a concertante role … a most valuable and enjoyable dis' (Gramophone)

'Bernard Herrmann brought a distinctive, almost malicious relish to his work on Alfred Hitchcock’s thrillers, as exemplified in the 10-minute 'Psycho Suite', which features all the familiar dramatic flourishes and shrill chills. But when the two men fell out over his score for Tom Curtain, Hermann returned to concert work, composing the clarinet quartet 'Souvenirs De Voyage' and the string quartet 'Echoes', both of which display the melancholy tone that reflected the composer’s own prevailing mood. The brooding 'Echoes' is especially interesting: it features many of the same jolting musical strategies that marked his movie scores, conjuring the kind of dark images of which his greatest patron would have undoubtedly approved' (The Independent)

'Not all orchestras are the same', runs the message on the cover, and it’s true … Robert Howarth has assigned the parts to more versatile voices which can follow Monteverdi’s partbook outside their comfort zone, while using ingenious blends of voices to achieve a shimmering, captivating choral sound that seems to float effortlessly through the psalms' (The Daily Telegraph)» More

‘The best of Grainger’s shellac efforts retain their vividness and communicative immediacy. Even if Grainger had never met and befriended Grieg, his interpretations of the composer still would bear an 'authentic' imprimatur for their rhythmic verve, nervous energy, and bold projection of melodies’ (Classics Today)» More

‘Here’s something a little bit special to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Percy Grainger … Grainger was a charismatic pianist and also a discographic pioneer. He was entrusted with some important ‘first ever’ recordings … this set will appeal both to collectors of historic piano recordings, but also to admirers of the composer … the transfers have been effected with great skill by Ward Marston [and] the fine booklet note is by that doyen of Grainger biographers and scholars, John Bird. So, a wonderful set’ (MusicWeb International)» More

'No doubt about it, Sergei Prokofiev was Tchaikovsky’s heir as chief purveyor of high-class ballet music. This disc has 16 excerpts from his two most popular, Cinderella and Romeo And Juliet, well played by the St Petersburg Philharmonic. Alas, half an hour from each isn’t enough :… still, an anthology to enjoy' (The Daily Telegraph)