‘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)

‘Sumptuously recorded and delivered with obvious affection for the music, this is my personal record of the year … Westminster Cathedral Choir's discography is distinguished by immaculate preparation, inspired direction, outstanding choral singing and superlative recorded sound. A simply glorious performance and, as with the Martin and Pizzetti recording, this entire release should inspire even those for whom sacred music is usually a closed book. In short, this is a disc not to be missed’ (Gramophone)

‘These pieces have an affecting quality, and they are most beautifully sung and lucidly recorded’ (International Record Review)

‘The intensity and focus of the treble voices, for which this choir is famed, brings a luminosity to Janacek's angular lines that compels attention … radiant performances’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Clein proves a more than worthy champion … she rises above the fearsome technical challenges, capturing the bravura nature of the piece in a way that makes it 'speak' like pure music’ (Financial Times)

‘Her greatest achievement is the 1915 Sonata: a fusion of Baroque rigour, Romantic breadth and ancient folk melodies, with tangy scordatura, ululating trills and bitter pizzicato … pianist Julius Drake shades the introduction to the 1922 Sonatina exquisitely. A bold recital in which Clein embraces a darker, wilder sound’ (The Independent on Sunday)

‘[9 Epigrams] These short, folk-inspired works, originally composed as vocal exercises, are jewel-like. Clein and her pianist Julius Drake play them simply, with deep affection and not a hint of condescension. Thrilling, moving, and beautifully recorded’ (TheArtsDesk.com)

‘Extremely impressive, both in the impassioned rhapsodies of the first two movements [of the Sonata for solo cello], and in the array of folk tunes that are paraded in the ferociously challenging finale’ (The Guardian)