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His idiomatic grasp and utter reliability remain as admirable as in earlier instalments. Excellent sonics and informative notes by the performer — American Record GuideMore…

The greatest hero of the set remains Graham Johnson himself. As well as writing the booklet notes and organising the whole adventure, Johnson proves himself to be the most sensitive and accomplished... — MusicWeb International, December 2013More…

Howard’s interpretation … displays irreproachable technical and digital mastery — American Record GuideMore…

The very opening item, Rawsthorne's four Bagatelles, instantly makes it clear that this latest recital disc from Stephen Hough has a different aim from his previous collections of charmers.... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…

Milne, as usual, offers resilient rhythms and tightly focused phrasing marked by a refreshing attention to detail … you’re unlikely to hear a better performance of this repertoire in the foreseeable... — FanfareMore…

Although Stenhammar's orchestral and concertante works are now quite well known, the music he wrote for the piano has, until recently, been unfamiliar. As a recitalist he seemed to value the... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010More…

Here is a follow-up to the recording of Louis Spohr’s first two symphonies that I praised last October … Shelley gets both delicacy and passion from the excellent orchestra — Classic FM MagazineMore…

Andrew Kennedy is an eager, bright-eyed lover: the bloom and the tenderness of the middle range of his voice, in particular, knows just how to bring a luxuriant Straussian intimacy to a song... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2008, 3 out of 5 starsMore…