‘An eclectic, easy-listening album that drifts gently across both the global and stylistic map … an album of dialogues, encounters and cross-cultural conversations’ (Gramophone)

‘Once again, the strengths of this series are shown to be as much in the consistently intelligent and intriguing programming as in the unflagging fervency of the music-making’ (Gramophone)

‘Under Short’s focused direction, Tenebrae’s exceptional performances of these challenging pieces, many of them virtuoso in nature, are highly polished, the vocal blend of the choir is immaculate and the sense of control impressive in a succession of pieces which are deeply reflective. Tenebrae’s admirable creative journey continues!’ (Gramophone)

‘Stephen Hough's eclectic 'Piano Postcards' album—opening with selections from Mary Poppins!—is treated to detail-packed sound by Hyperion’ (Gramophone)

‘On vocal terms alone, Ann Hallenberg encompasses the two sides of Gluck—in 10 arias composed between 1744 and 1770, from Ipermestra to Paride ed Elena—in ways few mezzo-sopranos can’ (Gramophone)

‘Minsoo Sohn is getting his chance to show the world how to play Bach … in the opening preludes he is meditative to near-stasis, almost pedagogical in his unfurling of Bach's infinite variety. His articulation is so precise it could pass for class demonstration, but there is poetry as well, and a great deal of pleasure to be derived from an exuberance that emerges as the set progresses … the most appealing I have heard this century’ (The Critic)

‘Showcasing breathtaking facility in passages of ferocious technical complexity, the recording also reveals a mature depth of sound and romantic sensibility that harks back to the golden age of violin playing’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Another Vivaldi-themed collection from Adrian Chandler's group La Serenissima. Time for a yawn? Absolutely not. Chandler's energetic players radiate such joy … the bounce Chandler's ensemble give to everything they play can only make you smile and shine’ (The Times)

‘It's impossible not to be awed by Gillam's dazzling agility and the amazing range of colours produced from her soprano saxophone’ (The Times)

‘This attractive compilation came out of Susan Tomes' research for a book on female pianists … some of the dozen women presented here are familiar names, but several will be new to many, as will their appealing compositions … none of this would be half so rewarding if it were not for Tomes' poetic instincts. Her sensitive touch gives this music ample room to make its case’ (The Guardian)» More

‘His approach is anchored by a respectful nod to a historical performance style that insists the set is more than the sum of its fastidiously calculated parts … pianism at once thoughtful, translucent and often scintillating … roll on Book 2!’ (BBC Music Magazine)

‘Pritchard and pianist Ian Tindale are intuitive Finzians through and through … a timely and supremely endearing aniversary tribute’ (BBC Music Magazine)