“…The English pianist conducts Granados' expressive discourse with as much rigor as sober power…” ****

“… the new recording’s local beauties make it worth the attention of anyone who loves this music.”

“The result here is worth the wait, and shows Donohoe at the height of his powers, bringing a majestic sense of ease and effortlessness… his playing is nevertheless fiercely intelligent and dramatic, and his slightly cool detachment makes for a vividly fresh and personal account of these works.”  ****

“… the pianist’s concentration and sustained introspection in ‘Coloquio en la reja’ held my rapt attention. The latter augers well for the cycle’s emotional centrepiece ‘El amor y la muerte’ in Donohoe’s hands, but that will have to wait until he records Goyesca’s second part and Iberia’s remaining books …”

Crescendo Joker

Sound 10      Booklet 10      Repertoire 10     Interpretation 10

“…The rather masterful sound recording, as is often the case with Chandos, places us at the heart of this artistic approach.  A very personal but fundamentally enjoyable record!”

Performance *****      Recording ****

“… a splendid account of this captivating music.”

“…Donohoe develops the music in a very relaxed way, opening up the sound, letting the rhythms breathe and allowing the colors to fully unfold. From the first minute you are captivated by Donohoe’s interpretations. Add to this an excellent and very fine technique that does not miss a single detail; the music sounds clear and brilliant without ever seeking effects. It is almost a music of silence that lives from its beauty. And Peter Donohoe has understood this and gives it a very special, luminous atmosphere. An unexpected, but without doubt truly beautiful and recommendable piano album.” *****