Elgar: Chanson de Matin, Op. 15 No. 2

“Clein demonstrated the lyricism on which she’s building a solid reputation, her instrument … blossoming into a rich, burnished voice. Threads became soaring melodies, fragments made textural sense.” The Independent

“Natalie Clien's opening statement is confident and clean: this is an Elgar with pace and portamento, but rather thin on poetry. The upside is the delightful selection of salon pieces at the end of this disc. In the impish La capricieuse and the touching Sospiri, we glimpse the mature, distinctive artist.” BBC Music Magazine, November 2007 ****

“Davis is a true magician, a man devoted to his art who has found in this English series a perfect environment in which to flourish. Elgar’s music has found another worthy messenger” (CD Classics, February 1993)

"One of Britain's liveliest musical forces, the indefatigably adventurous violinist Madeleine Mitchell" Richard Morrison, The Times

“…Madeleine Mitchell…clearly relishes giving her wonderfully lyrical tone full rein, captured in fine sound, while Andrew Ball is a perfectly discreet accompanist. Strauss's Morgen' makes an exquisite conclusion, as if everything before was merely an extension of the lengthy opening violin solo. When the voice finally enters, it does not seem the least bit out of place, and nor should it, for Elizabeth Watts's divine performance confirms that she is an exceptional young talent.” BBC Music Magazine, December 2007 ****

“one of today’s greatest living organists.” BBC Music magazine

"Richly expressive playing, heartfelt performance" The Penguin Complete Guide