‘An impressive recording … music of extraordinary beauty and poise. Strongly recommended’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘The Leopold String Trio does the work full justice. Hugely enjoyable playing’ (Scotland on Sunday)

‘As I did before starting on the journey, you may wonder if the Goldberg Variations played by a string trio could ever be as good as the best of piano or harpsichord versions. After having heard this recording in depth and while still hypnotised by its spell, I’m beginning to wonder if I ever want to hear it any other way’ (MusicWeb International)

‘This is a triumphantly convincing account of the Goldberg Variations from the Leopold Trio, whose ability to draw the listener into the music never falters throughout this beautifully engineered recording … highly recommended’ (International Record Review)

‘This arrangement has been recorded several times … but the Leopold's belated entry into the field eclipses all others … the hushed withdrawing of the Aria's ultimate reprise is spellbinding … for listeners, there are times when holding one's breath is inescapable’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Every listening experience should be an adventure, and CPE Bach and Hyperion do not disappoint’ (The Times)

‘Brown's playing makes a highly plausible argument for enjoying the richness and diversity of these pieces’ (BBC Record Review)

‘Both Goodman’s ensemble and Rachel Brown have the full measure of these quirkily passionate pieces’ (The Times)

‘This is a recording to treasure and it is above all the sombrely meditative Largo con sordini of the A major concerto that stays in my memory’ (Gramophone)

‘Enthralling music, perceptively played’ (International Record Review)

‘Rachel Brown gives performances it would be hard to better. Her agility and articulation are breathtaking. She and her hyper-alert orchestra realise all the highly strung volatility of Allegros and bring a rhapsodic freedom to the brooding slow movements’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘The performances are magnificent. Brown’s technical command of her instrument is breathtaking … only the loudest of cheers will do’ (Goldberg)