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Osostowicz and Tong’s interpretative style – patient, affectionate, warmly conversational, sensitive to harmonic detail – reminds me of Schneiderhan and Kempff’s classic mid-50’s set…They may... — Gramophone Magazine, September 2018 More…

Bebbington brings a nice balance of swagger and thoughtfulness to this all-Gershwin programme. He has said he finds a “Mahlerian melancholy” in the second movement of the Concerto in F...and... — The Guardian, 9th July 2016, 4 out of 5 stars More…

his expressive directness and unfussily supple phrasing is especially effective in Kinderszenen. He eschews self-indulgence - perhaps slightly underegging the beautiful 'Träumerei' - and yet... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2014, 3 out of 5 stars More…

A breath of springlike air arrives with this programme of French works for piano and orchestra: subtle, sparkling and poised, the three pieces complement one another very well…Tryon's playing... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2016, 3 out of 5 stars More…

In songs which seem perilously sentimental to the modern ear…Rudge is deft at dialing back the whimsy, and distilling genuine emotion…Glynn’s fluid accompaniment is a model of supportive sensitivity. — BBC Music Magazine, May 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Directed by William Vann, the Choir of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, with its clear, ringing tone, provides beautifully nuanced performances, especially of the a cappella items, Stanford’s numinous... — Gramophone Magazine, December 2018 More…

Her playing has a combined energy, verve, and technical precision that does all it can to search out the character of each item on her programme…the most memorable experience here, by far, comes... — BBC Music Magazine, December 2017, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Tenor James Geer has a recitalist’s voice...His contribution is thoughtful and enjoyable. The two-piano works are beautifully polished, and recording quality is excellent. This program is very... — Fanfare, Nov/Dec 2020 More…