Brahms: Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56a 'St Anthony Variations'

"The French pianist Cédric Tiberghien, now 32, has climbed to prominence slowly, gathering competition prizes, a Harmonia Mundi recording contract and four CD recital discs of core repertoire from Bach to Debussy. He's no flashy virtuoso: one Lang Lang is enough. But he's refreshingly individual, sensitive, strong-minded, intelligent; more than a name to watch." The Times

‘Van Beinum’s performance has a fizzing brilliance, humour and pin-point precision that is hard to beat. A terrific disc.’ International Record Review

“A charismatic presence, [Casals] embraces each work with the passion of a devoted horticulturist tending his most precious flowers … I can't think of any other interpreters who so successfully underline the sheer inventiveness of Beethoven's writing.” Gramophone

“Both works (Haydn Variations and Don Quixote) were well known to the RPO by this time and the performances exude that ease of understanding which saw Beecham at his best, enabling the great man to add any spontaneous touches as he felt fit. The results are superbly compelling accounts……” International Record Review, October 2007