‘Shostakovich’s two piano concertos usually come across as sparkling, riotous, satirical works—which they are. But what makes this disc special is the way that Hamelin, Litton and the trumpeter Mark O’Keeffe, a crucial soloist in the first concerto, uncover so much more. In the hyperactive finales, Hamelin rolls up his sleeves and sets to with absolute glee—yet it is the slow movements that carry the real key’ (Classic FM)» More

‘Marc-André Hamelin's performances have all the necessary virtuoso brilliance’ (The Guardian)

‘Marc-André Hamelin's performances have all the necessary virtuoso brilliance’ (The Guardian)

‘Marc-André Hamelin's performances have all the necessary virtuoso brilliance’ (The Guardian)

'Throughout these 70-plus minutes and 25 tracks, we hear nothing but absolutely first-class musicianship, top-notch arrangements, and always thoughtfully chosen, entertaining repertoire that invariably and ideally suits the group's sound and style … the whole thing is just gorgeous, and if you love Christmas music recordings, well, what are you waiting for? This is one of the best ever' (Classics Today)» More

‘Here is an artist of real magnetism … the recorded balance is close, with the orchestra, like the soloist, larger than life. This especially suits the more exuberant works like the two Saint-Saëns showpieces, in which Jansen is bold and fearless … Jansen’s rubato is carefully controlled but never sounds over-studied; the rhapsodic introduction to Ravel’s Tzigane sounds genuinely improvisatory and has pianissimi of hushed intensity … [Jansen] is a violinist with a big personality who I am sure will be heard soon on disc in far more substantial works’ (Gramophone)

'This morning I got the album of the new King's Singers' Christmas album—and I just wanted to say that I was totally blown away by this marvellous production! It's farmost the best vocal album I've heard for many, many years! Thank you and send my best to the ensemble and the production team. I'll see to this album will be played nation-wide by the Swedish Radio in Advent' (Sveriges Radio, Sweden)

'Lucy Carolan's solid musicianship and first class technique serve these war-horses well' (Classics Today)» More

‘Having earned his credentials on an earlier disc of Mompou, Hough has returned to the composer with more exquisitely judged playing. With individual headings such as 'Placide', 'Très calme' and 'Tranquillo', these miniatures might be thought to limit a pianist’s scope, but Hough’s precision and crystalline sound quality pay dividends. It is an irony of Mompou’s music that the durations of these pieces should be so tiny, yet their visionary quality seems to invoke far distances of time and space’ (Financial Times)

'The Chapelle du Roi fulfil their part admirably for the most part; the chanting in the plainsong is particularly good, and the understanding and unison amongst the men of the choir is excellent. They also move the notes along in a fashion which whilst never lingering, never sounds hurried. The slight echo in St. Jude's church certainly gives that monastic feel to the music' (MusicWeb International)» More

'These subtle, refined, almost lofty interpretations seem to come directly from the devotional heart of Tallis's choral hymns and responds' (Choir & Organ)» More

'A successful balance between parts, shaped (but not fussy) melodic lines, and a well-judged tempo' (Early Music Review)» More