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The performances are astounding, the variety of bow strokes, the ornamentation of repeats, the occasional colouring of the violins sound - it's simply wonderful .... This is my recommendation... — Early Music Review More…

The Jesus singers give a glowing account in this rewarding programme. Supple, sensitive direction by Mark Williams. — BBC Music Magazine, February 2014, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Bax plays Brahms: Alessio Bax, that is. His Paganini Variations are a bit of a roller-coaster, the Op. 10 Ballades curiously inexpressive. Best is a thoughtful account of the Op. 76 Klavierstücke. — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2012, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Exceptionally polished performances … mightily impressive vocal control from the 13 year old Norwegian treble. The arias are well chosen. — BBC Music Magazine, December 2016, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Clear-textured orchestrations by Swensen, whose violin playing is terrific. Intriguing: the Brahms Trio's early version contains the Beethoven quote that Schumann used in his Fantasie in C. — BBC Music Magazine, July 2012, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Soprano Tynan has a fresh, light, but powerful voice, which never distorts and uses vibrato sparingly. She relates symbiotically to Burnside...The disc is full of interest. There are lovely,... — Classic FM Magazine, June 2011, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Among many highlights, Richard Rodney Bennett’s exquisite arrangement of Gershwin’s ‘Love is Here to Stay’ stands out, bringing sumptuous harmonies and a rhythmic simplicity that lets the group’s... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…

This is pop perfectly translated for the concert hall. — Gramophone Magazine, March 2022 More…