‘Exceptionally well-played and recorded’ (The Times)

‘The music is full of virtuosity which Marc-André handles effortlessly’ (BBC Music Magazine)

«Chapeau évidemment à cet incroyable Marc-André Hamelin dont la technique époustouflante s'adapte à tous les genres musicaux. Précipitez-vous pour acquérir cet événement discographique et découvrir cette musique sans pareil. Pour notre part, nous l'avons écoutée une bonne dizaine de fois pour bien nous convaincre de la réjouissante folie du dénommé Kapustin!» (Répertoire, France)

‘Hamelin captures a quality of spontaneity, not to mention sheer agility and elegance, with awesome fluency. A remarkable release in every respect’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Hamelin is one of the most gifted pianists around at the moment, and his playing here has such light and shade, wit, nuance, and blinding virtuosity that it is hard to imagine finer performances of this terrific repertoire. The recording is characteristic of Hyperion's piano sound at its considerable best. All in all, one of the most enjoyable piano discs I have heard in ages. Recommended with unquenchable enthusiasm!’ (International Piano)

‘Beautifully recorded, the disc is a delightful—and, as ever, distinguished—addition to Hamelin's discography as well as a major boost to the reputation of one of today's most paradoxical composers. One for the Christmas stocking, I think’ (International Record Review)

‘Hamelin is one of Kapustin's strongest advocates and proves his perfect interpreter: super cool, he sounds utterly laid-back even in the most fearsome rhythmic traps; his phrasing is exquisitely turned and 'finished'; and his affection for the music shines out in every note. Hear this and you'll be hooked’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Everything on this remarkable disc is played with a nonchalant aplomb and magical dexterity hard to imagine from any other pianist. Hamelin … is in his element, and he has been immaculately recorded’ (Gramophone)

'A RECORDING OF THE YEAR 2011—Not quite a faultless recording technically, but intoxicating, outrageous and unforgettable: Kernis's Goblin Market is one of the great musical works of art for theatre of the twentieth century. Sample: 'Laughed every goblin when they spied her peeping'—a truly awesome, epicurean crescendo of sensual poetry and orgiastic sounds—surely one of the most spellbinding passages in all music' (MusicWeb International)

'An unusual album of rare, mostly second-stream, Russian music, very well played and partnered by the RPO under Alan Buribayev, although balance between soloist and orchestra at the start of the Lyapunov appears somewhat muddied. The most interesting feature of the Lyapunov is the excellent and compelling cadenza, heralding the coda, which is finely played indeed' (Musical Opinion)

'This album really takes the listener on both a musical and poetic journey and has great appeal to a wide audience' (Classicalx)» More

‘An absolute triumph. Highly recommended’ (Classic CD)