1 January 1900

Organ Fireworks, Vol. 5
CDA66676  Download only 

‘An organ, the mere sound of which can send shivers down the spine … breathtaking … another splendid disc as thrilling and truly spectacular as they, or anyone else for that matter, have so far produced’ (Gramophone)
1 January 1900
Organists' Review
Organ Fireworks, Vol. 6
CDA66778  Download only 

‘Though this is a disc absolutely not to be missed by all lovers of the Edwardian organ and its music, I would say that it rises above this narrow musical bracket and is of great musical worth full stop!’ (Organists' Review)
1 January 1900
Classic CD
Organ Fireworks, Vol. 6
CDA66778  Download only 

‘Christopher Herrick's runaway success as a recording artist can be explained not simply by his technical brilliance but also by his sympathetic and imaginative approach to individual venues and instruments … This disc will be eagerly added to existing Fireworks collections, and may be savoured by new converts as the musical equivalent of a vintage madeira’ (Classic CD)
1 January 1900

Organ Fireworks, Vol. 7
CDA66917  Download only 

‘This performance [Reubke] surpasses any version yet to appear on CD. I can't think of any other organ record which I've found so unfailingly magnificent’ (Gramophone)
1 January 1900

Organ Fireworks, Vol. 8
CDA66978  Download only 

‘Again, Herrick’s playing is exemplary, and the organ is superb’ (Choir & Organ)
1 January 1900

Organ Fireworks, Vol. 8
CDA66978  Download only 

‘Familiarity still does not diminish the wonder of such outstanding playing. The organ makes a glorious noise … an outstanding example of imaginative and successful programme planning’ (Gramophone)
1 January 1900
Classic CD
Organ Fireworks, Vol. 8
CDA66978  Download only 

‘Playing of great flair and character in arguably the finest yet of this distinguished series’ (Classic CD)
1 January 1900

Organ Fireworks, Vol. 9
CDA67228  Download only 

‘A definite recommendation for this latest Fireworks CD is in order’ (International Record Review)
1 January 1900

Organ Fireworks, Vol. 9
CDA67228  Download only 

‘Another feast of organ music played on a fine instrument. Herrick’s playing … can only be described as unfailingly brilliant … Hyperion has found … the key to the continued success of this hugely enjoyable and, at times, downright spectacular series of Organ Fireworks. Herrick is a musician with a powerful urge to communicate. And communicate he does, drawing on his enormous technical and intellectual resources to turn out performances which sometimes amaze, often astound but never fail to stimulate’ (Gramophone)
1 January 1900

Original 19th-century Music for Brass
CDA66470  Download only 

‘A distinct success … and with such good sound this disc cannot fail to entertain all who like the sound of brass’ (Gramophone)
1 January 1900
Classics Today
Ornstein: Piano Music
CDA67320 

‘It almost goes without saying that Marc-André Hamelin plays the socks off this music, tackling the most knuckle-busting runs and cluster harmonies in Danse Sauvage and its fellow pieces with staggering virtuosity’ (Classics Today)
1 January 1900
Hi-Fi Plus
Ornstein: Piano Music
CDA67320 

‘Marc-André Hamelin is spellbinding in his performance … this CD is an outstanding example of astonishing music’ (Hi-Fi Plus)
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