Mendelssohn - 3 Fantasies (or Caprices) Op. 16

Time and again Shelley makes it clear that Mendelssohn has a special place in his affections, and although it is invidious to locate the finer moments in his unfailing expertise, certain performances... — Gramophone Magazine, September 2014 More…

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 Review More…

Valerie Tryon meets all these challenges with apparent technical ease and considerable emotional intelligence. Perhaps her best playing comes in the three sets of variations. Her D minor ones... — BBC Music Magazine, December 2005, 4 out of 5 stars More…