Somm

One of today’s most impeccably musical pianists, Leon McCawley’s playing is characterised by clean textures and an innate grasp of his chosen repertoire ... No.32 is exceptional, his measured... — International Piano, January/February 2021 More…

It says much for Charles Owen and his understanding of this composer that a young British pianist should present this music with such a distinctive voice. As is evident from the first of the... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Bebbington is adept at getting to the lyrical heart of a work, and the interpretative gem here is perhaps his intensely sympathetic reading of Gerald Finzi's short Eclogue for piano and strings. — BBC Music Magazine, October 2009, 5 out of 5 stars More…

playing of considerable tonal subtlety, refinement and poise. — BBC Music Magazine, December 2011, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The latest in Somm’s Beecham Collection includes the premiere of William Alwyn’s Third Symphony at the Royal Festival Hall, in October 1956. This is a powerful and impressive work in three movements,... — Sunday Telegraph, April 2008 More…

…fine performances, with a real feel for the freshness and unpretentiousness of Mozart's youthful style. — BBC Music Magazine, July 2006, 4 out of 5 stars More…

These are all still exceptionally beautiful, valuable reminders of an extraordinary artist. — BBC Music Magazine, October 2017, 4 out of 5 stars More…

There are several live versions of Toscanini conducting Elgar’s Enigma Variations, but in Elgar from America his 1949 performance has the benefit of Lani Spahr’s expert sound restoration, making... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2019, 3 out of 5 stars More…