Mendelssohn - Song without Words, Op. 53 No. 5 in A minor 'Volkslied'

Mendelssohn and Howard Shelley are a musical marriage made in heaven. Stylish and delectably light-fingered, Shelley makes a flawless case in Vol 3 of his [Complete Solo Piano Music of Mendelssohn]…if... — Gramophone Magazine, May 2015More…

Technically, of course, Donohoe is absolutely secure, as well as generously displaying the love of this music that he mentions in his note. — BBC Music Magazine, February 2022, 3 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 4 out of 5 stars (Recording)More…

Martin Jones' musicianship is perhaps seen at its best in his playing of the 'Songs Without Words'. For many years Mendelssohn's music for the keyboard was neglected but this six CD set, so... — Contemporary ReviewMore…

Initially I was not entirely convinced by the modern copy of an 1830 Pleyel...But soon I was relishing the clarity and sheer beauty of the sound and, for the most part, of Ronald Brautigam playing.... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2013, 4 out of 5 starsMore…

this sweeps the board in this repertoire. — Penguin Guide, 2011 editionMore…

Korstick - who has recorded extensively for CPO - specialises in romantic music, and is clearly completely at home in this repertoire...This is a disc that I cannot fault at all - highly desirable. — MusicWeb International, November 2012More…

Perhaps Barenboim’s style is being limited by notions of what is appropriate to the 1830s-40s...Barenboim is well partnered by Pegarkova-Barenboim, making a seamless and affectionate duo, and... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2024, 3 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 4 out of 5 stars (Recording)More…