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These fine, dedicated performances are undoubtedly a fitting gift to the composer on his 90th birthday. — BBC Music Magazine, February 2008, 4 out of 5 stars
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Royal Scottish National Orchestra David Lloyd-Jones Peter Donohoe Royal Scottish National Orchestra David Lloyd-Jones Royal Scottish National Orchestra David Lloyd-Jones
February 2008
These fine, dedicated performances are undoubtedly a fitting gift to the composer on his 90th birthday.
2010
This coupling of two of John Gardner's major works, plus a sparkling comedy overture, could not be more welcome. He celebrated his 90th birthday in 2007, and has always been astonishingly prolific; maybe one reason for his neglect when there is so much to choose from.
November 2007
A victim of late ’50s Darmstadtism, Gardner’s music is making a welcome comeback...The First Piano Concerto (1967) offers a contrasted idiom in its percussive echoes of the Bartók concertos, suiting Peter Donohoe's strong style admirably in a performance brilliantly backed by David Lloyd-Jones and the RSNO. The disc is dazzlingly rounded off with a rumbustious comedy overture. Midsummer Ale, which I hope will bring renewed attention to the composer's most attractive music.
2011 edition
This coupling of two of John Gardner's major works, plus a sparkling comedy overture, could not be more welcome...By rights this disc will bring renewed attention to the music of a most attractive composer.
