Reviews

A selection of reviews for the Gould Piano Trio’s most recent CD releases and concerts.

Sheer delight … played with such love

24 Oct 22

Charles Hutch Press, Martin Dreyer

A premiere performance of commitment and flair

1 Oct 22

Musical Opinion, Paul Conway

A lovely late morning recital … grace and charm

9 Jul 22

BachTrack, Mark Pullinger

Commitment and excellence

13 Apr 22

Ilkey Concert Club, Chris Skidmore,

Vivid dynamic contrasts … majestic … spellbinding

23 Feb 22

The Strad, Tim Homfray

Intense, nourishing playing … mysterious and tremendous … blazing conviction

30 Dec 21

The Telegraph, Ivan Hewett

Immaculate attention to detail of articulation … warm, silken sound

25 Nov 21

BBC Music Magazine, Natasha Loges

Spontaneous, unforced and imaginative

17 Nov 21

The Strad, Robin Stowell

Unanimity of approach … faultless performances

1 Nov 21

Gramophone, David Threasher

Chamber music heaven … the perfect lockdown tonic

2 Mar 21

The Times, Geoff Brown

Clarity and balance

1 Feb 21

Gramophone, Richard Whitehouse

A welcome release … the excellence of the Gould’s playing

1 Feb 21

Gramophone, Richard Whitehouse

These performances make for a very enjoyable CD

25 Jan 21

Lark Reviews, Stephen Page

Lyrical beauty, burning brio and an awesome degree of ensemble spirit

23 Dec 20

BBC Music Magazine, Geoff Brown

Brilliant throughout

28 Feb 19

Arts Scene In Wales, James Ellis

Drama and refinement

1 Jul 18

Gramophone, Tim Ashley

Unshowy sparkle

20 Apr 18

Financial Times, Richard Fairman

Intensely expressive

1 Dec 17

The Strad, Andrew Farach-Colton

Fire and expressive power

14 Feb 16

The Guardian, Rian Evans

A ravishing performance by the Goulds

13 Jul 15

The Guardian, Rian Evans Four Stars

Ebullience and verve

1 Jul 15

The Strad, Edward Bhesania

Wonderful performances

1 Jul 15

Music Web International, Stuart Sillitoe

Fine blending between all members

4 Mar 15

Bachtrack, Philip May Four Stars

Confident, precise ensemble playing

1 Nov 14

Gramophone, Duncan Druce

Deep sensitivity

20 Oct 14

The Guardian, Rian Evans Four Stars

Consistent musicality and enthusiasm

10 Oct 14

The Sir Arnold Bax Website, Christopher Webber and Graham Parlett

A wealth of expressive detail

23 May 14

The Guardian, Rian Evans

Understated virtuosity and startling clarity

24 Feb 14

Washington Post, Robert Battey

Superb performances

13 Jan 14

The Guardian, Andrew Clements

Unsurpassably played

7 Nov 13

Yorkshire Live, Val Javin

Nimble, agile and intense

2 Dec 12

The Guardian, Fiona Maddocks

Played with a delicate touch

29 Aug 12

BBC Music Magazine, Misha Donat Four Stars

Telepathic connection

13 Aug 12

Bachtrack, Emily Owen Four Stars

Revelatory interpretations

29 Jul 12

The Guardian, Stephen Prichard

Profoundly musical

24 May 12

The Guardian, Rian Evans Five Stars

Freshness, panache, charm

20 Jan 12

BBC Music Magazine, Erik Levi Five Stars

Excellent performances

20 Jan 12

BBC Music Magazine, Calum MacDonald Five Stars

Astonishing accuracy

12 Dec 11

Bachtrack, Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres

Music-making of the highest calibre

30 Oct 11

The Guardian, Rian Evans Four Stars

The performances here are very sympathetic

27 Jun 11

Classics Today, David Hurwitz

Uncommonly powerful and disturbing

16 Jul 06

The Independent, Anna Picard

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