Champs Hill Records

Bridge’s Phantasie in C minor and Ireland’s Phantasie in A minor, were solidly in the latter form — and also decidedly late Romantic. Still, they are played with a rare richness and depth. — Sunday Times, 3rd August 2014 More…

There's a sense that the Schubert Ensemble hold back in the work's outer movements, rather than pushing forward as do their rivals. This pays dividends in the slow movement, played somewhat literally... — Gramophone Magazine, December 2010 More…

In the Quintet the Schubert Ensemble's sculpting of the music pays dividends, fully embracing Franck's darker side. — BBC Music Magazine, July 2010, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Lee and Kramer offer fresh, lively performances in sympathetic partnership, responding to the pieces’ vivid contours and varied rhythmic drives without ever succumbing to the temptations of self-indulgence... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2018, 5 out of 5 stars/4 out of 5 stars More…

Rodgers and Williams are equal partners, flitting effortlessly between enchantment and cynicism...Williams's command of these acerbic mini-dramas is superb but the most impressive aspect is the... — BBC Music Magazine, October 2013, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Nimble playing, and the Ensemble communicates infectious enthusiasm and commitment. — BBC Music Magazine, February 2011, 3 out of 5 stars More…

She displayed a puzzling sobriety when I first heard her, but here all reservations are swept aside. How memorably she responds to Medtner, to an elusive fragrance and intricacy that can leave... — Gramophone Magazine, December 2013 More…

there is enormous depth in Martin's interpretation...there is a strong sense on this disc that Martin is working with care and precision to live within the means and intentions of the music. — Gramophone Magazine, March 2014 More…