‘Claudette Leblanc is a major recording discovery. A model presentation—landmark, classic, and indispensable’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Heroic piano playing of monumental proportions’ (In Tune, Japan)

‘Exceptional pianism’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘One of the most memorable in Hyperion's much-valued Romantic Piano Concerto series’ (The Scotsman)

‘All the most wildly romantic concertos you can think of rolled into one huge pianistic feat’ (Gramophone)

‘Mesmerising playing from Hamelin in two fascinating late-romantic concertos. Enthusiasts for virtuoso piano writing of the most fearsome difficulty will find it impossible not to be overwhelmed by the sheer brilliance of Hamelin's playing’ (Classic CD)

„A superb coupling … the frankly outrageous challenges set by these unfailingly inventive scores are overcome by Hamelin with a nonchalance bordering on effrontery. A revelation“ (Piano, Germany)

'Sarah Connolly and William Dazeley respond magnificently to Korngold’s testing vocal lines, with their wide leaps and need for solid legato … Iain Burnside accompanies with his customary insight' (BBC Music Magazine)» More

'Not everyone warms to the music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, but this excellent selection of songs from his Viennese days, with a couple of examples also dating from his Hollywood heyday, might convert even the sternest naysayer. Iain Burnside accompanies Sarah Connolly and William Dazeley in the many moods of this complicated Wunderkind' (Gramophone)

‘Kõrvits is euphoniously fanciful, threading together elements of Lutheran hymnody with runic song, and vocal ornamentation with chamber-musical textures … this Baltic compilation is given gently sympathetic performances by the student singers of Royal Holloway College and the Britten Sinfonia under Rupert Gough’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘This album proclaims the excellence of British choral singing and the remarkable quality of contemporary choral music from the Baltic countries. If you think that only indigenous choirs can bring out the best in music from this part of the world, then these magnificent performances, the latest in a Hyperion series, will make you think again … melodies to die for … this is a lovely work that casts its spell immediately. Gough and his forces deliver a spellbinding performance’ (International Record Review)

‘The Choir of Royal Holloway's championship of the music of the Baltic countries is a true feather in their cap, as this recording proves once again … these simple, memorable melodies are couched in Kõrvits's lush (but never too lush) arrangements … performances and recording are outstanding’ (Gramophone)