Browse: Schumann - Romances (3), Op. 94

Stephen Waarts and Gabriele Carcano find musical affinities between the composers. Bartók’s style is not just earth and fire, but poise, lyricism and elegance as well. Perhaps his works receive... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…

All in all, an ideal introduction to the world of late Schumann — BBC Music Magazine, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The really exciting performance here is Steven Isserlis's transcription of Schumann's valedictory Third Sonata: it's as if he's been preparing all his life to launch into its dark storm. This... — BBC Music Magazine, April 2009, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Wallfisch plays the solo part with his customary eloquence and intensity of expression...As always, John York follows the countours of Wallfisch's melodic line with remarkable unanimity of ensemble. — BBC Music Magazine, November 2014, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Szabolcs Zempléni’s lovely horn sound will convince you. It’s beautifully coloured, rich and with a soft vibrato which never gets in the way. His playing is ripely assertive but never too loud... — Graham Rickson, The Arts Desk, 16th July 2011 More…

With the poignant flute solo in the middle of the passacaglia finale of the Fourth Symphony among the most tenderly reflective passages in all Brahms, it is sad that he did not write any work... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…