Mendelssohn - Variations in B flat major, Op. 83

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…

Frith continues to lend his art to what is shaping up to be a survey of historical importance, with handsome tone and masterful technical command. Another remarkable project for Naxos. — Fanfare More…

Valerie Tryon meets all these challenges with apparent technical ease and considerable emotional intelligence. Perhaps her best playing comes in the three sets of variations. Her D minor ones... — BBC Music Magazine, December 2005, 4 out of 5 stars More…

As always, Shelley makes light of the music’s technical difficulties, and plays with innate musicianship throughout. It’s possible to feel that there’s a touch more poetry and drama to be found... — BBC Music Magazine, August 2021, 5 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 4 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…