Hsu…brings out the poignancy…the vernal freshness…and the teasing intricacy…fluent and cohesive…with the deftest of touches

Nicholas Scott-Burt couldn’t have asked for a better interpreter than Da-Hee Kim, a charismatic pianist who delivers assiduous performances of his material…a recording well worth one’s time, for both the pieces presented and the performances thereof.

An enjoyable…collection. The abundant riches of choral music by living British composers are mined for the latest album for The Purcell Singers….fine singing…The Main pity, though, [is it] is over too soon

A 5-star recording!

O’Connell’s playing is never less than terrific, and the programme she assembled engages…smart and artistically rewarding…

This ravishing disc includes some of the finest works ever written for the piano…the…duo shows remarkable energy

Hsu’s performances … [bring] forth the vivid imagery, energy, youthful exploration and outward discovery in Books I (Suisse) and II (Italie). His performances then underline how Book III unfolds as a spiritual pilgrimage.… In this recording, Hsu presents a nuanced portrait of Liszt, moving beyond the image of a mere showman.

At all times, this is a highly disciplined set of performances. The choir is perfectly balanced and there’s a warmth to their performance which shines through. Conductors Jonathan Schranz and Mark Ford can be proud of what they have achieved here. It’s an intriguing programme from a disciplined choral group whose dedication to diction, pitch and general musicality is razor sharp.

Da-Hee Kim performs the preludes on this premiere recording, bringing both sensitivity and virtuosity to the music, always alert to its shifting colours and textures. She delivers pristine articulation, supple phrasing, some impressive pedal technique, a luminosity of tone, and wonderfully weightless playing, when required, highlighting the individual character of each prelude, and ‘musical personality’ of each Book. This is a wonderful addition to the contemporary piano literature…