‘At last, Hough tackles Liszt’s Sonata on record and the result is as musicianly as this fine pianist’s admirers might expect’ (Gramophone)

‘Hough at his meticulous best’ (Classic FM Magazine)

‘Thoughtful, intelligent, and beautifully recorded too – a special release’ (CDReview)

‘This is a superlative recording, one that defies criticism. Hough’s pianism is evocative, spiritual, and technically and tonally scrupulous. What better compliment could be given than to say that this is the way one imagines these pieces might have sounded when Liszt himself played them? Recorded sound is ideal, and an excellent, detailed booklet adds to the value of this outstanding release’ (American Record Guide)

‘Howard's steel-fingered pianistic athleticism is backed by strong musical intuition and there seems no limit to his technical prowess. The recorded sound is a banquet for the ears. Highly recommended’ (American Record Guide)

‘This, at last, is the comprehensive collection of late Liszt for which we've waited’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Howard's performances are quite marvellous: scrupulously prepared and enlightened by this performer's high degree of spontaneity. Hyperion's recording captures every nuance’ (CDReview)

‘More riches from the late piano repertoire of Franz Liszt, performed with skill and authority. Another excellent recording’ (CDReview)

‘Occasionally a disc comes along which totally blows your mind. This … is one such release. The transcription of the Preludes and Fugues is utterly hypnotic … Liszt took the mathematical perfection of Bach's original conception and overlaid it with his own brand of impassioned beauty. Hock your grandparents for this!’ (Pink Paper)

‘The present Liszt disc is among the finest of the series to date’ (CDReview)

‘Another pithy release in what is fast looming as one of the most imposing recording landmarks of the century’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Liszt and his chosen models are all heard at their most exquisite’ (Fanfare, USA)