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There is indeed little that these players cannot project in terms of multifacted lyricism, colour and dramatic presence, and this is matched by the very best in modern brass programming…all... — Gramophone Magazine, June 2015 More…

Deft, volatile playing, but with a real feeling for Schubert's darker undertones. The end of Jörg Widmann's quartet is a scream (literally). — BBC Music Magazine, July 2013, 4 out of 5 stars More…

…it is van Rijen's sense of line that is the most impressive feature of his playing, reliant on musicianship rather than physical dexterity. …his virtuoso technique need fear no comparison... — Gramophone Magazine, October 2009 More…

In some respects this is a very personal disc. It aims, we are told, to explore the 'many and often subtle definitions' of the word 'romantic' as expressed in music for viola and piano...Zemtsov's... — Gramophone Magazine, September 2015 More…

The mission to rescue the recorder gets another boost from these lively players. — Gramophone Magazine, June 2008 More…

This is a rare treat, music by five very different women composers, played by one of the leading exponents of her instrument. Beynon's playing is splendid throughout and she is ably supported... — Gramophone Magazine, September 2008 More…

Superb virtuosos — Fanfare More…