MusicWeb International
“I have nothing but praise...authority, integrity and formidable musicianship...performances that demand comparison with the best. This is a recording I’ll be returning to many times, especially for the Delius and Ireland works.”
British Music Society
“carefully designed and interesting programme… a magnificent account of Ireland’s first sonata in D minor. … the early sonata by Delius… Again, the performance is excellent. … The French sonata on the disc is Debussy’s spectral, death-haunted work of 1916-17. I loved the mastery of phrasing and pacing of this performance…”
MusicWeb International
“she reveals other strengths and parallels in this very familiar piece (Debussy). Likewise Ravel's habañera...this new version is completely compelling, indeed hypnotically sensuous, in its own right…With Tasmin Little having recently laid down her bow, there is a strong case for Clare Howick becoming the leading proponent of British violin repertoire. A unique and successful combination of familiar repertoire given performances of the highest quality.”
BBC Music Magazine
“effective mix of French and British violin works. … absolutely attuned and on form for the sultry Ravel, and John Ireland’s vigorous yet passionate First Violin Sonata, a work which emerges here as a great and grievously overlooked masterpiece which deserves far more hearings. Heifetz’s Bax arrangement makes an attractive encore to this most enjoyable recital.”
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