Reviews

It is a great pleasure to be able to welcome a disc of unfamiliar music by a composer who has something to say and the ability to say it interestingly and economically. The playing of both players seems wholly convincing and indeed wholly at the service of the music… the recording quality is excellent … [an] enterprising and very enjoyable disc.

Certainly a find for those that love to discover the new. Goldstone and Clemmow bring [Chapple] the kind of exposure that will move him from the ranks of the cult hero. Dazzling players in their own right, this is a solid set that opens the ears whether moving through fun or serious works. Tasty

The performance [of Rhapsody in Blue] is packed with poetic exuberance and well worth the cost of the CD in its own right…the other Gershwin pieces offer new facets to Gershwin. Ravel’s Mother Goose is a delight and played with an enormous sense of imagery.

Their influence [Gershwin and Ravel] on each other is evident in this delightful disc from the British husband-and-wife team Anthony Goldstone and Caroline Clemmow.

This disc is a delight from start to finish… such inspired piano playing throughout. The disc is fabulous as it is but the added bonus of detailed notes by Anthony Goldstone make for a truly indispensable package. Thumbs up to the enterprising label that is Divine Art for providing us with such a barnstormer of a disc. Here’s to more from this fine stable.

Disc further enhances [the duo’s] considerable reputation. Very worthy performances, the programme is an attractive one for its variety…and the sound quality is ideal.

Garth’s concertos will bear comparison with anything of the time from Mannheim or Vienna, and are a real gift to cellists. They should be much better known. The concertos are beautifully played by Richard Tunnicliffe, very stylishly accompanied by a one-to-a-part group — for which three cheers! I strongly recommend these highly enjoyable discs.

This is wonderful music, possessed of flair, style, and occasional significant breadth. The performances are equally commendable. Richard Tunnicliffe is in complete control of his instrument. The Avison Ensemble … play with generous helpings of solid musicianship, not to mention complete dedication. The tempos are comfortable, never rushed or lugubrious, and the sound is quite vivid,This is a must-have for cellists, Anglophiles, and all who cherish music of the era; it is also the latest inductee into our Classical Hall of Fame. A FANFARE CLASSICAL HALL OF FAME SELECTED CD

The performers here cherish every note of the music. This is a very fine achievement. Memorable music, persuasively performed, richly recorded and among the most rewarding releases of the year.

The musicianship of this gifted young Maltese horn player is first-class throughout…this is a welcome CD and highly recommended

Cutajar shows considerable promise as a soloist… his technique, especially in the modern works, leaves little to be desired.

Fascinating and beautifully recorded disc. Goldstone has done a sterling job. Performance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sound ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Long immersion in Mozart’s unfinished compositions has enabled Goldstone to feel the potential of the relationship between fragmentary movements. The playing is unfailingly thoughtful, undemonstrative, observant of the varying stylistic demands. The sound is fresh, clear and free of excessive resonance…a major benefit is the detailed and highly informative essay that Julian Rushton has written… this is a fascinating and significant issue

A delightful collection of works for piano solo … played with consummate ease and lyrical sensitivity by a master of his instrument. For lovers of Mozart and/or piano music this is a must.

Of the works realised by Goldstone… the structures are clear and the invention (Where does Mozart leave off?) highly creative in terms of melody, rhythm and harmony – all in the context of Mozartean style. Goldstone has approached his tasks as a highly cultivated and seriously motivated musician whose credentials include some recordings of insight and imagination. With very good sound and entertaining and delightful [music] this may be purchased with confidence.

Sonatas in F major and G minor dominate proceedings, and their presence alone should make this CD an essential purchase

All the material is restored with love, style and skill

Finishing Mozart needn’t be a sacrilegious act, as may be heard… particularly [in] the Praeludium in C major. When [Goldstone’s] playing is sympathetic to his best creative efforts, he makes for very absorbing listening.

Seivewright’s remarkable talent contributes immeasurably to the cause of these sonatas and his attention to detail is indeed faultless. Some ‘tough’ repertoire zestfully performed and captured in clean balanced sound.

Carter called [Seivewright’s performance of his Sonata] breathtaking’ and so it sounds here. Seivewright’s performance [of the Rozsa] is lucid, expressive, and a bit stark. [He] makes the most of [the MacDowell ] sonata’s heart-on-sleeve directness. He also offers detailed, authoritative notes.