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Sensitivity to sentiment, dynamically responsive, sung with a passion that does not jeopardise unanimity [RB]

(Déjà Review) All credit to Bebbington and Somm for opening this stimulating door [RB]

Aureate radiance: radiant in calm; radiant in storm [RB]

(Déjà Review) A revelation of what can still be revealed by dedicated musicians [RB]

Utterly commanding – refuses to let you do anything other than flinch, succumb, brave it out and celebrate [RB]

In the mood to be soothed rather than provoked or stirred …. [RB]

Early American romanticism – golden-age verve rather than dutiful museum revival [RB]

A warm welcome is due this exemplary book which has been so well realised [RB]

A serious purveyor of probing singable songs, scalpel-sharp [RB]

Relaxed and often light of heart [RB]

Works brought to our ears with sparkle and emotional lightning undimmed [RB]

A recording that romantic era piano fanciers will have to have [RB]

Variety, not uniformity: drama, quiet lives and noble protest [RB]

Not especially tough or unforgiving yet exerts a spell that stirs the heart and the mind [RB]

(Déjà Review) A fine selection [RB]

Greatly refreshing and inspires surefooted confidence [RB]

Lively interpretations that steer well clear of the routine [RB]

Ringingly affirmative Brahms and a good if ordinary de Falla [RB]

(Déjà Review) Deeply impressing pieces [RB]

Pleasing and moving, played with soulful and technical virtuosity [RB]

(Déjà Review) Music of your most romantic dreams and packing a grand emotional punch [RB]

Responds to every seething texture, supple moment and elemental fury [RB]

A fine cellist – expression, technical mastery, character all there – but a shame that this is a collection of excerpts [RB]

Vivid and admirable shorter pieces but a Mendelssohn that has a heart of jagged tin [RB]