“…Throughout this disc, the work of Clément and he pianist, Alasdair Beatson, is absolutely wonderful. Both musicians are expressively in tune with each other and with the requirements of the music. The result raises this recital far above the level of a mere collection of bits and pieces, proving beyond doubt that the Bridge Sonata and Britten’s Lachrymae are two of the most significant chamber works of the 20^th century. Chandos’s sound is clear and warm; the recording is likewise clearly and warmly recommended.”

“…The knowledge that both composers played this instrument and would have had its sound in mind when writing for viola certainly adds to the impact of an excellent CD.”

“… She [Clement] and pianist Bentson work and play together with fine effect …”

Performance ****      Recording ****

“The soul of this beautifully constructed recital is the luminous variety Hélène Clément extracts from the 1843 Giussani extracts from the 1843 Giussani viola … the anguished overlapping of mezzo and viola at the climax of ‘Where is it that our soul doth go?’ is one of many revelations on the disc.”

“A compelling recital inspired by a celebrated instrument.”

“… a glorious disc, search it out.”