«Une interprétation délicate, sensible et chaleureuse» (Répertoire, France)

‘Another mandatory instalment in Hyperion's magnificent series of Simpson recordings’ (CDReview)

‘Essential listening for all enthusiasts of this marvellous composer’ (CDReview)

‘Marvellously played … superlative … performances of a calibre I do not recall ever hearing before. Strongly to be recommended to serious listeners of any persuasion’ (Gramophone)

‘I can hardly imagine better performances’ (Robert Simpson)

‘If you are responsive to Simpson's exhilarating command of musical movement and space you will find this disc as rewarding as any in Hyperion's wonderful recorded cycle’ (Gramophone)

‘Simpson's Trio joins a very select band of 20th-century works in this medium that deserves permanent place in the repertoire’ (Classic CD)

‘To anyone who has been following this exciting series of Simpson recordings the disc is self-recommending; for latecomers, it might be an excellent place to start’ (CDReview)

‘Few first recordings of music by a living composer can have sounded as authoritative as these’ (Gramophone)

‘Yet another invigorating and thought-provoking disc in Hyperion's invaluable Simpson cycle. Richly rewarding’ (Gramophone)

‘Stern but vigorous, with all the classic virtues of chamber music’ (Classic CD)

‘An amazing achievement’ (Fanfare, USA)