‘An admirable addition to an admirable series. The recordings retain their original excellence and Tadeusz Strugula and the German orchestra back their stylish soloist to the hilt’ (Gramophone)

‘Seta Tanyel's outstanding performances are suffused with the very epitome of the romantic soul’ (American Record Guide)

‘Seta Tanyel plays her well-contrasted selection with obvious affection and persuasive charm … playing of outstanding drive and verve’ (International Record Review)

‘The recorded sound has all the freshness needed for this music’ (Pianist)

‘The recorded sound has all the freshness needed for this music’ (Pianist)

‘Scharwenka could not have been better served. He deserves no less’ (International Record Review)

‘The music here could hardly be more sympathetically presented than by Tanyel, whose performances are immaculate in their musicianship and virtuosity’ (Gramophone)

‘Tanyel's clear enthusiasm for this unhackneyed programme is utterly refreshing … the performance reminds us again just how well she understands the piano's Romantic repertoire’ (Classic CD)

‘Brimful with alert character and beauty whilst the two piano pieces are delightful in their raucous melodies … briliantly done by Tanyel’ (Classical.net)

‘These world premiere recordings of, I am inclined to say masterpieces, are superbly performed and recorded. Seta Tanyel is beautifully balanced with her colleagues bringing all of her tonal translucency and charm to even the most awkward and strenuous moments. I have seldom heard a pianist on such good terms with her instrument’ (Gramophone)

‘This is exhilarating stuff on a big—make that B-I-G—scale … and Hyperion delivers cold, colorful sonics—almost SACD quality—to match’ (American Record Guide)

«L'enthousiasme du chef, l'assurance de ses musiciens et la discipline des chœurs (parfaitement intelligibles): Il y avait de quoi nous offrir un Psaume XLVII titanesque et extatique à souhait» (Diapason, France)