‘Stephen Hough is among the most intellectual of contemporary pianists; but he's also among the most playful and tonally poetic keyboard artists … the unashamedly romantic reading of the Soler Sonata that opens the programme sets up the perspective: extremely flexible tempos, all-embracing colours, an exceptional range of articulation, and a subtle observation of polyphony that leads to characterized conversations among the music's competing voices … Hough's own On Falla brings the collection to a whimsically brilliant close … an ear-caressing release’ (International Record Review)

‘I cannot imagine many piano lovers failing to fall for this delectable and all-too-brief collection of impressions, portraits and postcards. If you are not drawn to the imaginative programme of the familiar, the brand new and the entirely unknown, then the elegant, eloquent playing of this master pianist will surely seduce you … we are treated to some of the loveliest pianissimos and and delicate shadings you'll hear, familiar from Hough's earlier Piano Albums and similar in his complete empathy with this kind of repertoire … Hough's own On Falla has an authentic ring that should provide him with a blistering encore for years to come … the piano sound (Andrew Keener and Simon Eadon) is as you would expect from Hyperion's dream team’ (Gramophone)

'What sounds like a half-size (Petrof) grand piano (and one situated in a less than gorgeous acoustic at that) is no bar to Stevenson’s extraordinary pianism … a timely 80th birthday present for Ronald Stevenson, that most generous, kind-hearted and modest of men' (Gramophone)

‘A terrific performace … I admire many of Stockhausen's pieces, but this is the only one that makes me smile’ (The Washington Post)

‘The performance is so good, conveying a genuine contemplative intimacy’ (The Sunday Times)

‘Something of a revelation’ (The Times)

‘Outstanding in its sensitivity and evocative power. Not to be missed’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘A virtuoso performance’ (Classical Music)

‘Jonathan Plowright and Martyn Brabbins give both works an ardency that’s all the more persuasive for its detail of light and shade’ (The Irish Times)

‘Stojowski could hardly have found a better interpreter than Jonathan Plowright, who plays with affection, understanding and sometimes breathtaking virtuosity’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Jonathan Plowright has the chops and instinct for this kind of music … the first piano concerto alone would make this new release a must for mavens of neglected Romantic era works. However, its companion piece takes matters entirely to a new level. Stojowski’s Piano Concerto No. 2 deserves to be far better known, and this recording supplies an excellent introduction’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘This is a welcome addition to the Romantic Piano Concerto series that Hyperion is issuing. Jonathan Plowright plays both concertos brilliantly, and Martyn Brabbins leads the orchestra enthusiastically. The sound is superb’ (American Record Guide)