Mendelssohn - Song without Words, Op. 30 No. 6 in F sharp minor 'Venezianisches Gondellied No. 2'

Perhaps the thrust of this new release should be the clarinet as human voice. The second movement of Weber’s concerto certainly has the quality of an operatic aria here, Ottensamer pouring liquid... — Gramophone Magazine, June 2019 More…

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 stars More…

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

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…

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…

The pianist’s straightforward temperament and respect for the text emphasise truth over charm...Donohoe’s cogent and articulate annotations bring welcome personal and musical perspectives to... — Gramophone Magazine, May 2023 More…

One of the main reasons for the success of this disc is that instead of doggedly ploughing his way through a chronologically ordered selection of Songs Without Words, Sebastian Knauer has chosen... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…