Saint-Saëns

Some dazzling playing and wonderful rarities to be found in this engaging recital [RCh]

(Déjà Review) An excellent opportunity to move beyond the familiar [JF]

(Déjà Review) A sultry recording of surgingly romantic music given the hot-blooded approach [RB]

A timely and enjoyable celebration of music for royal occasions [WH]

A sophisticated delight, full of subtle musicianship and expertly recorded [GPu]

Virtuosic but not exceptional performances of a pair of Romantic concertos [NH]

An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]

A compact survey of favourites and unknowns beautifully presented and adroitly performed [JW]

A number of works catch the ear [JW]

Admirers of music for Military Band and its performing traditions will enjoy this diverse programme [NB]

The album works equally well for close listening and as agreeable background music late at night [GF]

(Déjà Review) Simply wonderful chamber works superbly performed [MC]

Thomas Trotter’s technique and irrepressible enthusiasm shine in every bar [JF]

Familiar and successful … yet unfamiliar in these versions [RB]

(Déjà Review) Brilliant performances – recommended without a moment’s hesitation [KS]

(Déjà Review) An outstanding achievement [MC]

(Déjà Review) A wonderfully presented release that is clearly one of my records of the year [MC]

Very attractive music beautifully played and caught in ideally sympathetic sound [NB]

Pleasing and moving, played with soulful and technical virtuosity [RB]

A disc primarily for admirers of Saint-Saëns and 19th century ballet [RMay]

A rewarding exploration of a variety of virtuosic works – technical wizardry and sheer lyricism [JF]

Creative programming; superior renditions [ZT]

Saint-Saëns heard in a new way in a vivid and creative programme [RCh]