Charles Timbrell
Fanfare Magazine

On this debut recording, I'm pleased to say that the playing is often accomplished, mature, and thoughtful. The first movement of the Beethoven is fleet and clean, revealing a fine finger technique, and the dynamics are well judged here, notably in the slow movement. The pianist seems completely in his element in the Mendelssohn, and the performance is full of telling contrasts of tone and touch, together with a welcome degree of impetuosity. Interpretively, the performance seems quite reminiscent of the famous old Horowitz recording, but without its occasional self-conscious tinkerings. The Debussy reveals a direct but colorful approach, with plenty of unimpeded flair in the outer pieces.