Petrauskaitė is magisterial…virtuosic and glittering…The sound is lovely with the piano captured marvelously…An admirable release.

[Shea] Lolin’s keen ear [and] tasteful arrangements, as realized by the Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble’s crisp execution and flawless blending of the various instruments, produce an immensely pleasurable experience. 

These Czechs sound gorgeous…the pinnacle of woodwind playing. Seeing…the backers of this recording…had faith in [Shea] Lolin…Consider me converted to the cause.

Another well-played program by Ffinch…The program is a mixture of transcriptions and organ pieces, all well played…dazzling

Ian Stephens: Chamber Music showcases…lyricism, clarity, and nuance…The Fitzwilliam String Quartet…performed with enthusiasm and immaculate technique.

…spledid…charming…Rhona Clarke’s Cocteau…is an attractively varied suite…O’Connell…plays fluently. The recording is good…it should appeal to fans of Les Six.

Schliessmann’s…readings illuminate the clarity, rigor, and psychological depth of Schumann’s musical thought, advancing an interpretive model grounded in the fertile dialogue between literature and music that lies at the core of Schumann’s Romantic aesthetics. In doing so, he situates these works not merely as pianistic milestones, but as manifestations of a broader artistic philosophy—one in which musical form becomes a vehicle for poetic consciousness.

“noble and sensitive…[the] finest playing… Hsu brings engaging sweep and continuity… and finds a multitude of nuance and shading within…”

Hsu…brings out the poignancy…the vernal freshness…and the teasing intricacy…fluent and cohesive…with the deftest of touches