Rarely has the precociousness of his talent been better demonstrated than on this new disc… the rarities, like the more familiar pieces, are played with unapologetic conviction. Penelope Thwaites, a Grainger advocate since well before the current boom, paints the music in bold strokes… a major contribution to the Grainger discography.
Fanfare
There is a personal character to Graingers music also, which gradually emerges as Grainger expert Penelope Thwaites journeys through the first decade of his composing life… the unique Grainger glow, which comes from wistful chromatic harmonies that are spiked with wit, is definitely there.
BBC Music Magazine
‘Penelope Thwaites, for many years a fervent and knowledgeable advocate for Grainger’s music, is an ideal partner, the exuberance of her playing having full rein…’
British Music Society on CHAN 9503 (Songs for Bari
‘Penelope Thwaites provides expert accompaniments…’
Fanfare on CHAN 9610 (Songs for Tenor)