Reviews

Copiously annotated collection. The soprano is sympathetically accompanied

Driven by sensitive historical awareness, this disc tells of past tragedy and future hope… never wanting soul. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fascinating collection of songs. Judith Sheridan is very committed to this project, hence her vast and superbly presented notes. Exceptional pianism of Craig Combs…no praise is too high for his contribution.

truly outstanding CD…[the Symphony] is delivered with a bold fluency and deeply felt eloquence. [Hoddinott’s Dances] deserve more regular airings… an excellent disc

this new recording on Elgar’s magnificent 2nd symphony is a fascinating one…[the orchestra] give an excellent account of themselves.. the finale… is a tour de force. With copious notes and fine presentation, this… should prove to be a winner.

the youngsters acquit themselves splendidly ⭐️⭐️⭐️

a fine showing in Elgar’s 2nd symphony… a very creditable release indeed

This version of Elgar 2 has a lot going for it…Hoddinott’s dances are superbly carried off by the young players. The notes by Peter Reynolds are outstandingly good having some fascinating touches woven in.

A fine performance of the Symphony… really splendid… the conducting and playing are magnificent and truly moving. Way above the ordinary and very well recorded.

This disc of keyboard music for four hands has a claim to our attention beyond the mere excellence of the playing, the indefatigable Goldstone offering his realisation of an abandoned Sonata in B flat major for two pianos… It’s well worth hearing. Lovely disc, complemented by Goldstone’s notes.

a superlative husband and wife team of pianists… a cracking disc with a stunning transcription of the Arpeggione Sonata

The music [of the Trio] is sublime. Exquisite melodies pour out from a composer in full creative flow. Goldstone and Clemmow give a masterclass in the art of duet playing. They are completely sensitive to each other’s performance and play as one.

We are indebted to Goldstone and Clemmow. The playing is of the highest quality, the textural balance first-rate, and the sound quality excellent. Highly recommended.

Once again, the piano duo of Goldstone and Clemmow has discovered works transcribed for piano, four-hands that are sure to fascinate not only fans of piano duets, but also those of the original composer. Goldstone and Clemmow’s dedication to expanding the piano duet repertoire has once again found treasure with these Schubert transcriptions

The transfer from Piano Trio to piano duet is seamless. The listener who knows the original will feel no sense of ‘second best’, but will be conscious of a wholly valid complement to this gorgeous work. I have to admit that I was bowled over by this present version for piano duet [of the Aperggione Sonata] … I admit that I prefer it to the ‘original’ for cello and piano. I need not reiterate my comments on the validity of arrangements of Schubert’s chamber works, the excellence of the sound, the outstanding quality of the notes and the sheer competence of both Anthony Goldstone and Catherine Clemmow in realising these splendidly attractive works.

For those who enjoyed [volume 1], this sequel will come as a blessing. Goldstone and Clemmow are of such a calibre that technique is never questioned. They make no room for technical error or interpretative shortcomings. A phenomenally refreshing outlook… mesmerizing and invaluable recordings. A stellar piano duo.

Richly rewarding offering…sparkling keyboard fare expertly handled

These interpretations are as absorbing and entertaining as the arrangements themselves… they unfailingly bring to the fore both Schubert’s and Gahy’s flair for structure and melody

Bright detailed recording, committed playing, good notes and design; if you want to hear these works as piano duets, no reservations.

Beautiful playing, sympathetic recording, illuminating presentation… roll on Volume 3.