‘Howard is a match for all that Liszt throws at his performers’ (Gramophone)

‘This is surely one of the most valuable of Leslie Howard's pioneering series, and all Lisztians should have it’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘[Howard] can play anything that Liszt wrote, it seems, and be as intelligent and sensitive’ (Classic CD)

‘A very good pianist, who understands the Lisztian idiom and presents it with great effectiveness’ (American Record Guide)

‘I can wholly recommend this release to lovers of Liszt since it presents much music that is otherwise unavailable’ (Gramophone)

‘He plays here not only with his usual technical facility and understanding of the Lisztian idiom, but also with verve, wit, and an enjoyment that he conveys to the listener’ (American Record Guide)

‘All the music on these two well-filled discs is recorded here for the first time. Absorbing for the scholar specialist’ (Classic CD)

‘A formidable achievement, splendidly recorded’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘These arrangements are quite elaborate and charming’ (Classic CD)

‘Hyperion's production, as always, is superb. For the Lisztian, this is indispensable’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Howard's dedication is clear in all his playing here, with clear, crisp articulation vividly caught in finely balanced sound’ (The Guardian)

‘Exemplary, and superbly recorded’ (BBC Music Magazine)