The passages of melancholy introspection bathe in a gentle air, and the climaxes...never disappoint, though Giltburg's is not an obvious bravura...There's no denying the fullness and resonant bass register of Giltburg's pianism as recorded in Andrew Keener's splendid production. Virtuosity never swamps clarity of argument

Giltburg's fingerwork and the even strength of his octaves are things to marvel at but what makes the playing so special is the seriousness of the approach...you may well wonder when you last heard a performance as dignified or subtly poetic. Finely recorded, this is a record for everyone's delectation.

there is no denying the exceptional impact his playing makes. His virtuosity is beyond question, but it is what he does with it that makes such a difference. There is emotional power here, together with apt tonal weight, but there is also a sensitive inwardness