Ireland - Cello Sonata

bathed in Chandos splendour, the Watkins brothers remain by far the best recorded guides to this powerful and enjoyable repertoire. — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas Issue 2013, 4 out of 5 stars More…

...there is an inner logic to the writing, which Chase's performance effectively brings out — Gramophone Magazine, November 2010 More…

These are passionate, focused, full-blooded readings without a hint of reticence or apology. Alexander Baillie and John Thwaites invest each work with the power of utter belief, and as a result... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2013, 5 out of 5 stars More…

...there's no gentility or emotional holding-back about these performances [of the Violin Sonatas] - the works are presented as big-boned, rough-hewn almost, in the Brahmsian tradition but infused... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2010, 5 out of 5 stars More…

One-fell-swoop listening of this CD will not suit everyone: so much musical introspection may cause claustrophobia. But for dedicated British followers? Almost manna from heaven. — BBC Music Magazine, Christmas 2017, 3 out of 5 stars More…

Those who think Ireland's music is all face-to-the-wall English melancholy should try the seriously impressive Second Violin Sonata and Second Piano Trio, both wartime-inspired. Strong accounts. — BBC Music Magazine, Proms 2008, 3 out of 5 stars More…