Mendelssohn - Song without Words, Op. 19b No. 6 in G minor 'Venetianisches Gondellied'

Lisiecki sparkles and shines…The chamber-like sonorities and intricate interplay – surely the result of this being a conductor-less ensemble – are an endless delight…The small forces also ensure... — Gramophone Magazine, April 2019 More…

this sweeps the board in this repertoire. — Penguin Guide, 2011 edition More…

Martin Jones' musicianship is perhaps seen at its best in his playing of the 'Songs Without Words'. For many years Mendelssohn's music for the keyboard was neglected but this six CD set, so beautifully... — Contemporary Review More…

The pianist’s straightforward temperament and respect for the text emphasise truth over charm...Donohoe’s cogent and articulate annotations bring welcome personal and musical perspectives to... — Gramophone Magazine, May 2023 More…

Initially I was not entirely convinced by the modern copy of an 1830 Pleyel...But soon I was relishing the clarity and sheer beauty of the sound and, for the most part, of Ronald Brautigam playing.... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2013, 4 out of 5 stars More…

This is a whole concert from Szeged given by Richter in 1972, and one of his truly great evenings, where he played late Schubert and early Mendelssohn, Chopin and Debussy, with deepest insight... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2006, 5 out of 5 stars More…

This is an essential set for lovers of piano playing. The vast majority of the transfers are superior to anything that has been issued previously, there are a number of recordings appearing on... — Fanfare, July/August 2023 More…