‘This is a most attractive and sparkling account of Clementi's final sonatas and brings to a satisfying conclusion Howard Shelley's survey of Clementi … the sound captured on the recording more than lives up to expectations’ (International Record Review)

‘This must be one of the most handsome of all recent homages to a lesser-known composer, with nothing about the performances, recording quality or presentation falling short of first-class … Shelley is a perfect advocate for this music, the limpidness of his playing being allied to utter sensitivity of dynamic and phrasing … a heartening achievement on all counts’ (Gramophone)

‘Each volume has shown remarkable variety from Clementi's fervid imagination … for all the temptation to compare Clementi with his more familiar contemporaries, a clear and distinctive voice appears through this overview of the complete sonatas. Shelley's technical security allows him to project a sense of ease and spontaneity … the complete set proves a benchmark which I doubt will be moved for a very long time’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Utterly fascinating. Thoroughly rewarding music and music-making’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Splendid. Steane's Choice’ (Gramophone)

‘A recording that presents some fascinating material to fine advantage’ (American Record Guide)

«En violoniste tout terrain, et sachant se placer au service des répertoires les moins attendus, Philippe Graffin donne de ces pages une lecture engagée et d'une parfaite maîtrise. Il bénéficie du soutien sans faille de David Lloyd-Jones à la tête de l'orchestre gallois de la BBC» (Diapason, France)

‘Hats off to Hyperion for having unearthed two such worthwhile obscurities from the rich musical pastures of English Victoriana … Philippe Graffin's tonal sweetness, beguiling expressive intensity and mellifluous technique combine to make each phrase ring out with the sunshine freshness of new discovery. His abilty to hone in on and exalt in the music's lyrical nexus points is remarkable, and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales under the expert and unfailingly sensitive guidance of David Lloyd-Jones provides expert backing’ (The Strad)

‘With repeated listening one discovers more and more in Cliffe's Violin Concerto—which is as encouraging as finding the d'Erlanger preserving its sparkle when revisiting it. Graffin plays superbly, with all the fire and tenderness required, and with glorious tone. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales is as attentive and sympathetic as one would expect with David Lloyd-Jones conducting, and the recording is well judged in terms of balance and perspective’ (International Record Review)

‘For those who might prefer to hear reflections on the violin by a less frequently heard composer to discovering yet another violinist's attempt to comb out detail to personalize a war-horse recorded a hundred times over, Hyperion's series, and this installment in particular, should be especially welcome; for others, it could serve as evidence of highly intelligent life beyond the standard repertoire. Warmly recommended to listeners of all types’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Anthony Marwood is absolutely reliable in rhythm as well as pitching, though he still loosens up at appropriate moments; and Marwood's faster tempo for the slow movement, and more relaxed speeds for the finale, bring out more of their charm … Marwood is again the complete virtuoso in another assured and enjoyable performance’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘If Anthony Marwood, Martyn Brabbins and the Scottish players learnt the works especially for this recording, then they've utterly fooled me. Totally at one with the idiom, Marwood's unflashy, sweet-toned playing lends just the right note of enchantment and authenticity to these forgotten scores. In short, this is Hyperion at its best’ (Gramophone)