Penguin Rosettes, Early 20th Century (era)

Hickox and the London Symphony Orchestra have come up with a recording that you can cheerfully measure against most others in the catalogue, before you consider its unique extra charms! — John Armstrong, bbc.co.uk, 20th November 2002More…

Zimerman's pianism is self-recommending.
His trills in the first movement of the G major Concerto are to die for, his passagework in the finale crystalclear, never hectic, always stylish. For... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…

[Norman is] grand, impassioned, noble, dignified, unmannered in this unforgettable interpretation — Gramophone MagazineMore…

This Bax symphony cycle comes under the baton of the composer's doughtiest champion, and superlatives are in order. Even seasoned Baxians will be startled by the propulsive vigour and sinewy... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…

For connoisseurs of choral music this is an essential buy. Outstanding performances of two rarely heard 20th-century masterpieces. — Classic CDMore…

Steven Osborne's pedigree in French repertoire is such that it has been almost inevitable that he would record Debussy's Préludes at some point. He has much in his favour, notably a marvellous... — BBC Music Magazine, August 2006, 3 out of 5 starsMore…

This Chandos CD is arguably the finest single-CD collection of Coates's music before the public. It is a joy to hear his imaginatively coloured orchestration on a full-size orchestra with an... — Penguin Guide, 2011 editionMore…

It's an inspired coupling, as well as a generous one, to have these three high-romantic concertos together. James Ehnes gives superb performances, bringing out their full emotional thrust without... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…

Sumptuous of tone, supremely sensitive, Crespin was born to illuminate the art of French song. Whether floating the seductive allure of Ravel or revelling in the wit of Poulenc these recordings... — BBC Music Magazine, November 2006, 5 out of 5 starsMore…