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Roberto Forés Veses coaxes some admirably precise playing out of the strings of the Orchestre national d’Auvergne. Webern’s slow movement of 1905…sounds even more lushly romantic when performed... — BBC Music Magazine, July 2020, 4 out of 5 stars More…

really characterful; a real surprise for me, I’m very glad I came across this disc … she [Varnerin] has a lovely, light voice… when she gets to the wordy passages and angry bits she’s fantastic,... — Record Review, 21st January 2017 More…

Ophélie Gaillard is an eloquent and elegant soloist possessing pleasing tone in the Cello Concerto No 2 in B flat major, lively and reflective in nature as required. — Classical Ear, 16th June 2016 More…

The two Mendelssohn trios are an apt choice for they well match the airiness and fingeriness of the group’s approach. There’s plenty of warmth, too…They also find time to relish the more reflective... — Gramophone Magazine, August 2019 More…

Junker’s voice seems perfect for this repertory. She has the range and tone that fits the lines, though her various melismas can sound a bit sloppy at times, and the ornaments are not always... — Fanfare, May/June 2021 More…

Christophe Rousset's new album, Bach Fantasy, reveals the freedom, vigour and improvisatory bravura of Bach's genius through a miscellany of pieces less frequently aired than his canonical keyboard... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2011, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Pfaff's awesome fingers make light work of such technically demanding showpieces...clearly a name to watch and his dexterity must be the envy of many young pianists. This is a fine disc. — Classic FM Magazine, September 2011, 4 out of 5 stars More…