SACD, Mariinsky (label)

[Gergiev's approach] is surprisingly mild with some of the characterisation. 'Gnomus' is agile rather than grotesque; 'The Old Castle' sorrowful (with a nicely mournful saxophone solo) rather... — Gramophone Magazine, April 2015 More…

His special blend of attributes is on display here, not least his technical ease, exquisite control and rich resource of colour. In the Tchaikovsky [Concerto], Trifonov's playing ignites when... — BBC Music Magazine, December 2012, 4 out of 5 stars More…