'This is certainly a disc for those who are musically curious, and maybe the best way in is through Jason Yarde’s coolly inviting Rude Awakening!, which lives up to its name! The LSO plays marvellously for the unstinting François-Xavier Roth. There is much to relish here, the music of now and the future. What’s more, the sound is superb in its clarity and impact, not transferred too loudly (as can be the case these days), allowing the orchestra space and dynamism. All round, very impressive' (Hi-Fi Critic)

'There are plenty of imaginative sounds in The Panufnik Legacies, a CD from the LSO showcasing works by young composers' (BBC Music Magazine)

'The Panufnik Legacies is an extremely valuable release, demonstrating the London Symphony Orchestra’s commitment to contemporary music, François-Xavier Roth’s dynamic and committed conducting, and that music being written right now is in very good health' (Classical Source)

‘One of the jolliest CDs to have crossed my desk in ages … the indefatigable Perkins has assembled some genuine rarities for our delight’ (The Mail on Sunday)

‘I admire Perkins' playing very much; it is expressive and highly polished’ (Classical Music Web)

‘The playing here is not just comical (where required), it's also very beautiful—a lovely example of music-making’ (Manchester Evening News)

‘Perkins is an excellent bassoonist who managed to collect some interesting and unusual pieces for his instrument, arranging others himself. His enthusiasm for the repertoire and the bassoon itself are immediately apparent. He plays with a spontaneity that makes us entirely forget technique, so that we never feel like we are witnessing a feat of bravura. His beautiful sound and effortless dexterity all work towards making the music gently caress the ear’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Perkins is a compelling advocate of the instrument, not only in his painstaking work as orchestrator and arranger, and his enthusiastic and well-researched booklet notes, but most of all in his playing … this is a delightful disc which will be of interest to a much wider audience than merely the bassoon-crazy’ (International Record Review)

‘Accompanied by Graham Johnson, Coote uses her fine voice to perfection’ (Liverpool Daily Post)

‘A wonderful account of Vaughan Williams' Silent Noon’ (The Daily Telegraph)

‘Almost every track springs a surprise … the music has charm and poignancy, matching the mood of romantic reflection in the poetry … Coote's voluptuous mezzo makes us aware of the palpitations beneath the surface … supported at every turn by Graham Johnson, this favourite singer sounds at the peak of her considerable powers’ (Financial Times)

‘[Alice Coote] can be mentioned in the same breath as Ferrier and Baker, but has her own individual manner, with a rich high register and the capacity to move her audience in Love’s Old Sweet Song as much as in Elgar’s Pleading or Vaughan Williams’s Silent Noon. Graham Peel’s The Early Morning acquires an almost unbearable poignancy. Graham Johnson is the incomparable pianist’ (The Sunday Telegraph)