‘The heart of the early A major concerto is the songful slow movement, which Isserlis clearly adores, surrounded by substantial outer movements of great freshness and joyful inspiration’ (Classical Music)

‘In Steven Isserlis’s recording of the B minor Cello Concerto, the composer would have been swept away by the gamut of human expression in the soloist’s playing … intonation is thrillingly pinpoint, every phrase precisely placed, even in the fierce double stops of the first movement and the breakneck filigree of the third. The sound of the 1726 Stradivarius Isserlis chose to record with gives a deep, burnished tone, yet there is a lightness to the touch, especially for the Allegro’s staccato folkdance passages. The thrusting third movement theme gives way to a series of trills that are powerfully focused without losing finesse and delicacy. Lightness is also the key to the success of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra's 40-strong ensemble that gives Isserlis plenty of space to shine, while revelling in the detail of Dvořák’s orchestration’ (Limelight, Australia)

‘I was immediately struck by the dark-toned nobility of Isserlis's sound, and his assurance in passages, particularly in the first movement, that produce audible stress in many other players … given the bonus of big, bold and warm sound from the engineering team, this recording should leave those who acquire it with no regrets’ (International Record Review)

‘The main attraction on this fascinating album is Dvořák’s great B minor Cello Concerto … this performance is remarkably fine and the interaction between soloist and orchestra generates one of the most exciting ensemble performances of recent years. Steven Isserlis is inside the piece from the start … this is a performance to treasure for its beauty and commitment’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘The work's prodigal melodic fecundity, unfettered joy and youthful vigour emerge unscathed, especially when Isserlis performs it with such burning conviction … Isserlis is on spellbindingly eloquent form in an entrancingly poetic and urgently communicative reading that really does sound like it's being captured on the wing. With his impregnable technical address, sublimely articulate passagework and characteristically mellow, gorgeously singing tone, Isserlis brings to this masterpiece a recreative spark, tumbling fantasy and emotional candour as nourishing as it is touchingly unforced. Happily, Daniel Harding and the Mahler CO are with him every step of the way’ (Gramophone)

‘One of the best chamber music CDs in the catalogue’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Performances that are unlikely to be superseded in the near future’ (Music and Musicians)

‘One of the most outstanding chamber music records I have heard for some time’ (Gramophone)

‘Glorious pieces, and the playing of Domus is little short of inspired. An altogether outstanding chamber music record’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘These players' polished, expansive account of Op 81 is bursting with dramatic incident, fiery exuberance, expressive subtlety and meticulous dynamic control’ (The Strad)

‘Performed with splendid conviction by Piers Lane and his fellow Australians the Goldner Quartet’ (The Sunday Times)

‘This is music to cheer the heart and put a spring in your step’ (The Daily Telegraph)