Somm

The latest in Somm’s Beecham Collection includes the premiere of William Alwyn’s Third Symphony at the Royal Festival Hall, in October 1956. This is a powerful and impressive work in three movements,... — Sunday Telegraph, April 2008 More…

Expressive rubato is always contained within a steady rhythm while the sustaining pedal is used only sparingly…[yet] it is evident that he commands dexterity of fingering to rival Marc-André... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2017, 4 out of 5 stars More…

…the Handel Players' performances are assured and surprisingly lyrical. — Gramophone Magazine, March 2006 More…

As I was listening and making notes, I found myself ticking songs that appealed. I soon noticed that I was ticking practically every one of them. To make some sort of short list has therefore... — MusicWeb International, August 2019 More…

there's a good deal of vim and vigour about the first movement's Allegro, the Andante's variations are amiably presented and there's a welcome sense of edgy tension at the outset of the finale…Philip... — Gramophone Magazine, April 2016 More…

Another fine disc from Somm and Paul Spicer with his student choir from Birmingham. — Music Week, October 2016 More…

Expertly performed by Spicer’s 24 hand-picked singers: their musicianship, excellent intonation, balance and fresh tone are a constant pleasure in this delightful disc. — Choir & Organ More…

The music is well performed by the London Symphonic Concert Band. The performances have been well recorded by engineer Ben Connellan and producer Siva Oke. — MusicWeb International, July 2017 More…