“...Xiayin Wang storms through it with enormous panache and is equally winning in the delicate interior movements... A lovely disc, with some of Chandos’s best sound...”

“…There’s a mercurial quality in Wang’s playing that gives her performance of the First Concerto a markedly choreographic feeling – not balletic, exactly, but sculptural and mobile… The BBC Philharmonic have gone from strength to strength in this series. They are superb, idiomatic partners for Wang in the concertos and have the opportunity for their own virtuoso display in the Variaciones concertantes (1953)… the recorded sound is spectacular.”

“… Xiayin Wang’s playing, apart from being indefatigable, captures the relentlessly hectic and kaleidoscopic succession of ideas… The Concierto Argentino is a likeable South American romp where Wang is also impressive. In the equally welcoming Variaciones Concertantes, Ginastera’s gifts as an orchestrator come into their own. And the effect is as subtle and charming as the Concierto is boisterous. The sound and playing are both fine.”   ***½

“…I have enjoyed all three volumes of this series on Chandos and in fact I think they have got better with each succeeding disc. Wang’s versions of the three concerti are now the finest in the catalogue with the Concierto argentino a delight. The Variaciones receive a fine recording … Presentation is up to the usual Chandos high standards: this is a ‘normal’ 24-bit recording and the liner is presented in the usual tri-lingual format. Xiayin Wang's discography continues to grow in quantity and quality with both concerti here showcasing her technical and musical brilliance. Further proof if any more were needed of the richness and quality of classical music from Latin America.”

Performance ****      Recording ****

“…Both concertos enjoy bright, barnstorming performances from pianist Xiayin Wang accompanied with matching flair by the BBC Philharmonic under Juanjo Mena. In between comes the Variaciones concertantes (1953), of his ‘subjective nationalism’ phase. The work pulls its weight as a brilliant display piece for chamber orchestra, its splendidly imagined textures featuring numerous prominent solos for various members of the ensemble. Big plaudits to the BBC Philharmonic, whose section leaders offer some really heartfelt and magnificently projected performances …”

“Works from Alberto Ginastera’s three composition periods in atmospheric, colourful and eloquent performances.” *****

“…Ginastera aficionados and newcomers alike need not hesitate.” ****