Mendelssohn - Variations sérieuses in D minor Op. 54

Lisiecki sparkles and shines…The chamber-like sonorities and intricate interplay – surely the result of this being a conductor-less ensemble – are an endless delight…The small forces also ensure... — Gramophone Magazine, April 2019 More…

The Mendelssohn Variations come over as truly 'sérieuses', on a par with anything by his friend Schumann, thanks to Hough's vivid characterisation and dramatic flair. And if the 'Arietta' of... — BBC Music Magazine, April 2009, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The pianist’s straightforward temperament and respect for the text emphasise truth over charm...Donohoe’s cogent and articulate annotations bring welcome personal and musical perspectives to... — Gramophone Magazine, May 2023 More…

Martin Jones' musicianship is perhaps seen at its best in his playing of the 'Songs Without Words'. For many years Mendelssohn's music for the keyboard was neglected but this six CD set, so... — Contemporary Review More…

Levanon is undaunted by Liszt’s Sonata, giving a performance of heroic sweep. A powerful player, the 18-year-old is nimble and articulate in the virtuoso passages, dramatic with the rhetorical... — BBC Music Magazine, July 2022, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 5 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

Here are some examples of what makes Cortot special...The combination of poetic inwardness and virtuoso exuberance is magical. — BBC Music Magazine, March 2011, 5 out of 5 stars More…