Unshowy sparkle

20 Apr 18

Financial Times, Richard Fairman

“…The Gould Piano Trio play both with a nice feel for the salon etiquette of the period and an unshowy sparkle…”

The recording:

Saint-Saëns

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Musical fire

27 Nov 25

The Reviews Hub, Ron Simpson

Pleasure throughout

1 Sep 25

The Strad, David Threasher

The quintessence of chamber music

7 Feb 25

Classical Explorer, Colin Clarke

Committed advocacy

1 Feb 25

Gramophone, Andrew Farach‑Colton

A constant pleasure

31 Jan 25

The Strad, David Threasher

Rousing and technically mature

4 Jan 25

Kultur Abdruck

Precision and taste

21 Dec 24

Rondo, Susanne Benda

Big-hearted, vibrant playing

21 Aug 24

The Strad, Tim Homfray

The Gould are a clear first choice

25 Mar 24

Gramophone, Richard Wigmore

A disc to bring fascination and much joy

18 Jul 23

British Music Society, Gary Higginson

Adept and sympathetic

10 Apr 23

Gramophone, Richard Whitehouse

Plane gives an inspiring performance … everyone does a tremendous job

17 Mar 23

Clarinet & Saxophone Magazine, Chris Walters

Elegantly played

1 Mar 23

BBC Music Magazine

The quartet’s performance was dazzling

8 Feb 23

The Westmorland Gazette, Clive Walkley

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

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

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Four Stars

The performances here are very sympathetic

27 Jun 11

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Uncommonly powerful and disturbing

16 Jul 06

The Independent, Anna Picard