‘Played with a taste and vivacity that reflect the temperament of the music … the thing that strikes you most about this music is its lively originality’ (The Daily Telegraph)
‘Howard Shelley's account of the First, Sixth and Seventh of the eight Moscheles piano concertos provides powerful argument for their return to the repertoire’ (International Piano)
‘Shelley’s expertise, his immaculate charm and brio cast a brilliant light on every page. His Tasmanian orchestra is with him all the way and Hyperion’s sound and balance are of demonstration quality. An exemplary issue; I can scarcely wait for Volume 3’ (Gramophone)
‘I defy anyone not to be captivated by this delightful, witty, rhythmically vital and spontaneously inventive work, especially when played as stylishly as here’ (International Record Review)
‘Shelley is one of our finest pianists and an excellent musician, and his playing has that crisp clarity which energises and highlights the music … hardly a dull moment during this highly enjoyable disc’ (MusicWeb International)
‘Howard Shelley … in his triple role of pianist, conductor and producer, offers yet another disc of aristocratic brilliance and distinction’ (Gramophone)