“Wang’s power and virtuosity conjure both the yearning of late-nineteenth-century Romanticism and the gorgeous colours, textures, scents and sentiments of Spain.”

Performance ****           Recording ****

“… Wang’s shading and control of effects is beautifully calibrated. She brings a crisp touch to the third piece with its dizzy edifice of scurrying triplets …”

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“…she handles Goyescas with mastery and love, capturing the glistening effects and layered voices that are such a challenge in this music. The result is magical. “

“…Xiayin Wang brings colossal technique and ardent affection to the music of Enrique Granados.” ****

“… There is a beautifully natural flow to Wang’s playing and she catches the spirit of youthful Spanish ardour very nicely… Chandos’ marvellous sound has depth and clarity that places this disc at the top of the pile technically …” ****

“... The early eight Valses poéticos are played with innate charm and empathy... The two unalloyed successes come before and after these: ‘Zapateado’ (the last of the Six Pieces on Spanish Folk Songs) and the Allegro de concierto, both exhilarating and exuberant, amking one regret the fact that more pianists don’t programme Granados ...”