“The dynamic range is remarkable with whispered pianissimos of breath-taking gentleness set against glorious brass” (Penguin Guide) Sunday Times’ Best Classical Recordings 2002: The Guardian’s Best Classical CDs of 2002;

“Larger than life, but capturing every mood with humanity and tenderness.” (BBC Radio 3 Building a Library top budget choice);

“This is one of the most passionate and detailed accounts on disc…this is world-class playing from the LSO.’ (Classic FM)