Mendelssohn - Song without Words, Op. 53 No. 4 in F major

Mendelssohn and Howard Shelley are a musical marriage made in heaven. Stylish and delectably light-fingered, Shelley makes a flawless case in Vol 3 of his [Complete Solo Piano Music of Mendelssohn]…if... — Gramophone Magazine, May 2015 More…

this sweeps the board in this repertoire. — Penguin Guide, 2011 edition More…

Martin Jones' musicianship is perhaps seen at its best in his playing of the 'Songs Without Words'. For many years Mendelssohn's music for the keyboard was neglected but this six CD set, so... — Contemporary Review More…

Perhaps Barenboim’s style is being limited by notions of what is appropriate to the 1830s-40s...Barenboim is well partnered by Pegarkova-Barenboim, making a seamless and affectionate duo, and... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2024, 3 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 4 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

He is a gifted player who shows considerable artistry. — Penguin Guide More…

Korstick - who has recorded extensively for CPO - specialises in romantic music, and is clearly completely at home in this repertoire...This is a disc that I cannot fault at all - highly desirable. — MusicWeb International, November 2012 More…