Reviews

Their playing of the major duo and duet repertoire always tingles with excitement and rewards with perceptive musicianship. And this disc is no exception. Whether at one or two pianos, what we hear is both virtuoso and illuminating… If you haven’t already guessed it, I was bowled over by this disc and urge you to have a similar experience by buying it

sure to be of interest… the duo’s playing is beyond reproach

a stimulating collection, splendidly presented by a first-class piano duo… Excellent recording throughout.

Another of the Divine Art’s intriguing delves into the repertoire…The excellence of the recording serves only to enhance this production. There are significant things here – not always easily prised open, it’s true, but all the more valuable for that very reason.

The sheer energy of the [Leighton] music is finely mirrored in Anthony Goldstone’s and Caroline Clemmow’s thrillingly dynamic performance… It is good to have these works available on disc and Anthony Goldstone and Caroline Clemmow give them all sterling advocacy.

sure to be of interest… the duo’s playing is beyond reproach

An unusual disc, beautifully played, good recording and exceptionally good notes.

Goldstone’s fans (and he has many, world-wide) will know to expect exemplary presentation with illuminating liner notes, and this is no exception. Buy, and you will not have any regrets!

a rare opportunity… Eirian James’ style is well suited to this repertoire… she is in her element… Bradbury demonstrates that he has lost none of that technical efficiency and flamboyance… he achieves nuances of expression which bring a smile to the lips. The recording is very good… highly recommended

Eirian James… deploys her gleaming high mezzo gracefully and nimbly. Colin Bradbury is a liquid-toned clarinettist, phrasing alluringly and relishing his bouts of elegant virtuosity…innocent undemanding pleasures… Performance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, Sound ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

These performances are excellent… this CD can be wholeheartedly endorsed

The performances are very fine… Eirian James is a sensitive mezzo-soprano… Robert Murray … is similarly communicative and mellow… the beauty and personality of [Bradbury’s] tone merit admiration…

…one of the more beautiful CDs I have heard recently… most of the names are new to me also, but that is what makes this CD all the more valuable. The soloist[s] are quite personable and give the requisite dramatic approach to the texts. If there ever was a gift for the collector who has everything , this is it.

Its virtues far outweigh its shortcomings. Their performances of the contemporary pieces present the high point of this release. Each [composer] has his own strongly defined profile, and each receives fine advocacy here.

A revelatory version of a Tchaikovsky symphony…a major discovery..a cracking performance…gloriously played…mind-blowing

There are several good reasons to buy this fascinating programme…The impeccable precision, tonal allure and stylish panache of Goldstone and Clemmow’s playing is sheer pleasure, and they are handsomely recorded

Goldstone and Clemmow bring a satisfying tensile energy and spring to their reading show themselves keenly attuned to the ebb and flow of music, and to each other. The recording is natural and reverberant, with no distortion and full bloom around the keyboards. This disc is great fun; seek it out!

interesting and satisfying to listen to…[the] playing is a fine example of the art and the disc can be recommended strongly

Superlative playing..of Goldstone and Clemmow…highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fabulous playing and a definite grabbit