Soloist: Fenella Humphreys
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Michael Seal
“..soaring, searing, passionately lyrical writing ..a great showcase for a remarkable talent, and living proof that serious, substantial music of the tonal and melodic variety can still (mirabile dictu) be found in an original and individual voice.” — Jeremy Nicholas, Gramophone Magazine
”… Humphreys, Seal and the BBC Philharmonic have its [Violin Concerto] linguistic number. Humphreys brings to her endlessly unfurling violin lines a taut, silvery weightlessness. The recording beautifully captures her duets with woodwind, and a tremendous dynamic range.” — Charlotte Gardner, The Strad
“Fenella Humphreys is a fearless soloist, golden-toned in the lyrical central movement and athletic in the faster sections. Beautifully scored and well-proportioned..” — Graham Rickson, The Arts Desk
“..sweet lyricism and spruce rhythms.. top-notch performances” — Colin’s Column
“..an engaging, satisfying and thoughtful disc” — Robert Hugill, Planet Hugill