She really knows how to make Kapustin’s melodic lines and rhythms swing, but is equally sensitive to the reflective sultry sides of his musical expression…there is much to enjoy on this vividly recorded disc, the ultimate highlight being the exhilarating Paraphrase on Dizzy Gillespie’s ‘Manteca’ for two pianos, where Gordon has recorded both piano parts to brilliant effect.

A commendable introduction to the rich variety of Heaton’s writing, supported by strong performances from the soloists.

…when adapting Verdi, he does it via the spirit of Cecil Taylor…you’ll find dense fireworks as well as tenderness

…this new double album devoted to a wonderfully uncompromising composer is very welcome…every time Finnissy appears to be leaning towards tradition…he veers off somewhere else rewardingly.

one is amazed at how deadly courageous and straightforwardly she punches the…material into the Steinway, which is nevertheless very present, as if she deliberately wanted to set herself apart from all the plush club atmosphere…a strong plea for a still underestimated genius who has opened up completely new worlds for the “classical” piano repertoire.

Hao’s music is…exciting…gorgeously transparent performances…dazzling control…performed with conviction, beauty and imagination.

This is one of those releases where performer and label have spared no effort to do justice to a composer…Ian Pace takes us on an absorbing journey…I’ve heard enough to say unequivocally that this release should be essential listening for anyone interested in contemporary piano writing.

Gordon’s prowess comes into…focus…an encapsulation with few peers…’Manteca’ Paraphrase…exudes a panache of which Dizzy Gillespie would surely have approved…her belief in this music is its own justification and makes this recital well worth investigating.

This album kicks off in fine style…Lesser’s performance foregrounds the intrinsic musicality of speech…thought-provoking