Orchid Classics

This is one of the finest Prokofiev piano discs issued in recent times [RCu]

Superb Prokofiev from Goodyear and Litton [MBu]

This is a very fine disc; in fact, c’est magnifique! [JQ]

Crawford plays splendidly but spotlighting him disadvantages the orchestra [MG]

Goodyear surges through the concerti with headlong energy, but look elsewhere for abandon in the sonata [NC]

Challenging but absorbing contemporary music superbly performed [NB]

A refreshing and compelling pairing of two piano concertos [WH]

An imaginative programme, stunningly performed [NB]

Well-chosen old favourites and new discoveries [JF]

A sophisticated delight, full of subtle musicianship and expertly recorded [GPu]

Fine performances for the most part, but the documentation is problematic [LW]

Very rewarding choral music by Stephen Hough in terrific performances [JQ]

Great music, wonderfully played, in perfect recording [GPJ]

Gorgeous, autumnal music that shows that contemporary music doesn’t bite! [DMD]

Intelligent and assured performances of two contrasting sonatas which prove to be mutually illuminating [GPu]

A highly attractive pairing of two of the greatest string quartets, interpreted and played to perfection [RMo]

The album works equally well for close listening and as agreeable background music late at night [GF]

This collection of pieces, expertly performed, expands our knowledge of this short-lived composer [JQ]

(Déjà Review) A very successful and involving performance that conveys the essence of Bach’s masterpiece very well [JQ]

An interesting disc with little-known repertoire from the New World [JV]