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Reviews

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

Sheer delight … played with such love

Charles Hutch Press, Martin Dreyer

A premiere performance of commitment and flair

Musical Opinion, Paul Conway

A lovely late morning recital … grace and charm

BachTrack, Mark Pullinger

Commitment and excellence

Ilkey Concert Club, Chris Skidmore,

Vivid dynamic contrasts … majestic … spellbinding

The Strad, Tim Homfray

Intense, nourishing playing … mysterious and tremendous … blazing conviction

The Telegraph, Ivan Hewett

Immaculate attention to detail of articulation … warm, silken sound

BBC Music Magazine, Natasha Loges

Spontaneous, unforced and imaginative

The Strad, Robin Stowell

Unanimity of approach … faultless performances

Gramophone, David Threasher

Chamber music heaven … the perfect lockdown tonic

The Times, Geoff Brown

Clarity and balance

Gramophone, Richard Whitehouse

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

Gramophone, Richard Whitehouse

These performances make for a very enjoyable CD

Lark Reviews, Stephen Page

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

BBC Music Magazine, Geoff Brown

Brilliant throughout

Arts Scene In Wales, James Ellis

Drama and refinement

Gramophone, Tim Ashley

Unshowy sparkle

Financial Times, Richard Fairman

Intensely expressive

The Strad, Andrew Farach-Colton

Fire and expressive power

The Guardian, Rian Evans

A ravishing performance by the Goulds

The Guardian, Rian Evans Four Stars

Ebullience and verve

The Strad, Edward Bhesania

Wonderful performances

Music Web International, Stuart Sillitoe

Fine blending between all members

Bachtrack, Philip May Four Stars

Confident, precise ensemble playing

Gramophone, Duncan Druce

Deep sensitivity

The Guardian, Rian Evans Four Stars

Consistent musicality and enthusiasm

The Sir Arnold Bax Website, Christopher Webber and Graham Parlett

A wealth of expressive detail

The Guardian, Rian Evans

Understated virtuosity and startling clarity

Washington Post, Robert Battey

Superb performances

The Guardian, Andrew Clements

Unsurpassably played

Yorkshire Live, Val Javin

Nimble, agile and intense

The Guardian, Fiona Maddocks

Played with a delicate touch

BBC Music Magazine, Misha Donat Four Stars

Telepathic connection

Bachtrack, Emily Owen Four Stars

Revelatory interpretations

The Guardian, Stephen Prichard

Profoundly musical

The Guardian, Rian Evans Five Stars

Freshness, panache, charm

BBC Music Magazine, Erik Levi Five Stars

Excellent performances

BBC Music Magazine, Calum MacDonald Five Stars

Astonishing accuracy

Bachtrack, Alexandra Hamilton-Ayres

Music-making of the highest calibre

The Guardian, Rian Evans Four Stars

The performances here are very sympathetic

Classics Today, David Hurwitz

Uncommonly powerful and disturbing

The Independent, Anna Picard
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08/02/2025