‘Wonderful music, consummately transcribed and movingly played’ (International Piano)

‘Lane commands the golden tone and effortless, spirited virtuosity needed to make these transcriptions come alive, and makes them sound easy to boot. A honey of a release’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Could hardly be more exhilarating or enterprising … a memorable as well as enticing disc’ (Gramophone)

‘In sum, those who have been following Hyperion's series of Bach piano transcriptions should find this a splendid continuation. Since the complete run of Feinbergised Bach couldn't be accommodated on one disc, Hyperion has placed the concerto on a second—but the set is priced as a single CD. It's an act of generosity that other labels would be wise to imitate’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Martin Roscoe's warm, lyrical playing makes this a most rewarding release’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘In this recording of all Feinberg's transcriptions, Martin Roscoe's interpretations reflect both the sensitivity behind the undertaking and the spirit behind the music’ (Gramophone)

‘Milne plays the more outgoing works with the sharp articulation and gestural clarity that makes his Medtner so refreshing (his left-hand profile is especially notable)—and he gives the more restrained of the Siloti bonbons (wisely scattered throughout the disc) the delicacy they need. Good sound and excellent notes. All in all, a fine continuation of a most welcome series’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘This is a welcome return to the recording studio for a British pianist who has maintained a consistently high standard for many years. Hamish Milne is associated with Russian music, so he is a natural choice for a selection of Russian music transcriptions—Volume Five of a hopefully long series from Hyperion … If we buy this CD, more will surely be recorded, so don't hesitate, please’ (Pianist)

‘Those who enjoy transcriptions for their aesthetic clashes should find these generally unfamiliar works a delightful acquaintance. Jonathan Plowright plays splendidly. Fine sound too. Warmly welcomed’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘For all their stylish anachronisms, the transcriptions undoubtedly illuminate the music's inherent beauty and spiritual aura. So does Jonathan Plowright's beautiful tone and unruffled technique. This is masterly, transcendent piano playing on every level … one of the loveliest piano releases of 2006’ (Classics Today)

‘I really can't imagine Rummel's particular vision of this music being more vibrantly brought to life’ (International Record Review)

‘As Charles Timbrell outlines in his excellent liner notes, Rummel went to great pains to weave the complexity of musical lines into one organic whole, and Plowright is alive to every nuance and detail. Plowright and Hyperion have done an excellent job in putting Rummel back on the musical map’ (Pianist)