‘Played with refinement and elegance’ (Classic CD)

‘Immaculately delivered, recorded and presented in every way … every track is a delight. A joy to listen to’ (Gramophone)

‘Gottschalk's elegant sensuality has surely had its most gracious advocate in Philip Martin … this is Gottschalk playing at its most refined’ (International Record Review)

‘Go for it!’ (Fanfare, USA)

„This disc is a constant delight“ (Piano, Germany)

‘More glowing Gottschalk from Martin … a real enchantment from start to finish. This series is another immaculate Hyperion production [and] nobody is better qualified than Philip Martin to play it all for us’ (Gramophone)

‘Philip Lane is perfectly suited to Gottschalk's music and his interpretations are well nigh unsurpassable. The recording is firm and very realist with a touch of brittleness at the top. In sum, this is another gorgeous piano music collection from the underrated American composer’ (Classical.net)

‘Volume 6 maintains the same impressive standards set in Philip Martin’s five previous Gottschalk releases on Hyperion … If you’ve been collecting this series, don’t stop now. A delectable disc’ (Classics Today)

‘Philip Martin has the technical resources to do [Gottschalk] justice with straight-faced ease’ (The Irish Times)

‘Finely played and beautifully recorded’ (Pianist)

‘Martin once again reveals his mastery of Gottschalk’s special brand of refined sensuality … for Gottschalk’s growing band of admirers, this is an essential purchase’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Brilliant and technically awesome … Philip Martin is never less than an extremely able and charming guide to this curious repertoire’ (BBC Music Magazine)