«Merci de contribuer aussi magistralement à la redécouverte de Nikolai Medtner» (Répertoire, France)

‘Hamelin and everyone involved with the production of this release deserves the highest praise’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘I was breathless with admiration’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘A set that does deserve celebration. Indispensable to all lovers of Medtner's subtle and enriching art … superlatively played and presented. Such writing positively demands a transcendental technique and a burning poetic commitment, a magical amalgam achieved with delicacy, drama and finesse by Marc-André Hamelin’ (Gramophone)

«Ce coffret est un monument de l'histoire du disque, comme il n'en pas eu beaucoup depuis une décennie» (Samedi Culturel)

‘The voice that comes through in these two violin sonatas is one of individuality, creative ingenuity, rhythmic cunning and ear-catching harmonic resource’ (The Daily Telegraph)

‘Along the way, both sonatas generate a host of elegant ideas and an agreeable sense of discourse, which Hanslip and Tchetuev portray with verve’ (Financial Times)

‘Hanslip and Tchetuev are impressive as interpreters: his fine touch and beautifully balanced chordal playing is matched by her lovely tone and phrasing—her singing legato lines are an especial delight’ (Gramophone)

‘A performance in a thousand … Hanslip impresses by her sheer involvement in the music, and also through the different colours, intensities, vibratos and dynamics that she produces, so perfectly judged as not to be questioned … together they make the strongest possible case for a great piece that has knocked me sideways’ (International Record Review)

‘Chloë Hanslip and Igor Tchetuev certainly have the measure of these voluble and passionate yet always disciplined works, turning in performances of the first rank. The bubbling rhythmic liveliness of Hanslip's playing in the fast movements never compromises beauty of tone. There are several other recordings of the First Sonata … this is a very competitive new recording of both’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Jonathan Plowright is the right man to handle these minor monsters. No matter how many notes Melcer throws in his direction and how dense the orchestra's sound, Plowright fights his way to a triumphant victory … he is a constant joy … it is a pleasure to discover these rare Romantic piano concertos from the Hyperion stable—long may they continue’ (Pianist)

‘No matter what Melcer throws at him, Plowright not only emerges completely unscathed but sounds as though he's having the time of his life’ (International Piano)