A world of invention, warmth, and wit

10 Oct 25

“Clare Hammond’s new recording with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and George Vass invites us into a world of invention, warmth, and wit brought into focus by a pianist whose hallmark is clarity without coldness.”

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The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra play like angels for George Vass

30 Mar 26

Gramophone, Guy Rickards

Beautifully accompanied

18 Nov 25

BBC Music Magazine, Jessica Duchen
Five Stars

Very well-performed

1 Nov 25

Music Web International, Nick Barnard

Chiselled exchanges

1 Nov 25

The Times, Geoff Brown

Vass as a passionate accompanist

22 Oct 25

Klassiek Centraal, Gabrielle Claassen

A wholly immersive, keenly responsive display

22 Oct 25

Gramophone, Andrew Achenbach

Perfectly judged and accompanied sympathetically by Vass

18 Oct 25

The Arts Desk, Bernard Hughes

The highest standards of musicianship

1 Oct 25

Musical Opinion, Paul Conway

Skillful programming

12 Sep 25

The Arts Desk, Clare Stevens

An excellent balance

20 Jul 25

British Music Society, Martyn Strachan

The performances here are strongly characterised

23 May 24

Gramophone, Arnold Whittall

The performances seem to be unbeatable

8 May 24

British Music Society, Gary Higginson

Every track brings satisfaction

1 May 24

Geoff Brown, The Times
Four Stars

Admirable control over Rubbra’s concerto

16 Oct 23

Endnotes, Stuart Millson

These wonderfully idiomatic performances are outstanding

26 Sep 23

British Music Society, Gary Higginson

Everything you might cherish for such a project

26 Sep 23

MusicWeb International, Rob Barnett

The exceptionally rewarding 2023 Presteigne Festival

22 Sep 23

Musical Opinion, Paul Conway

Customary exemplary sensitivity by George Vass

21 Mar 22

Gramophone, Guy Rickards

Nova Music Opera Ensemble shine[s] under conductor George Vass

17 Feb 22

BBC Music Magazine, Steph Power

Fascinating and performed with verve

16 Sep 21

Musical Opinion, Guy Rickards

George Vass has an enviable record

15 Sep 21

Gramophone, Richard Whitehouse

All kinds of textural and harmonic interest

22 Jul 21

Gramophone, Edward Seckerson

The synergy between violinist and conductor is palpable

1 Jun 21

MusicWeb International, Stephen Greenbank

George Vass conducts BBCNOW in well-reviewed disc

13 May 21

BBC Music Magazine, Malcolm Hayes

Throughout, balance and momentum are well judged

16 Apr 21

Wales Arts Review, David Truslove

Vibrant recording … a sumptuous Mediterranean sound

28 Mar 21

Midlands Music Reviews, Christopher Morley

Alert and sympathetic … a charged and dynamic BBCNOW

27 Mar 21

Colin’s Column, Colin Anderson

Four Stars from BBC Music Magazine

24 Jan 19

BBC Music Magazine, JP

A must-buy disc!

29 Dec 18

Gramophone, Guy Rickards

Commissioned by the enterprising Presteigne Festival

20 Nov 18

Classical Ear, Michael Quinn

A highlight of the British cultural calendar

1 Oct 18

Musical Opinion, Paul Conway

Exemplary and sensitive

13 Aug 13

Music Web International, Gary Higginson