Fanfare Magazine
"...they combine the qualities that I associate with some of the 20th-century’s best duo piano teams: the Labèque sisters’ verve and dynamism, the Kontarsky brothers’ rigor and clarity, and Tal and Groethuysen’s sensitivity." (Paul Orgel)
MusicWebInternational
With its attractive programme and the excellent musicianship of these performers this Capriccio disc is a real treat and very easy to recommend. With a delightful touch and plenty of drama and excitement this is by no means an offering of just fluffy and feminine Frenchness. The recording is not too close, but still captures plenty of detail. Wellchosen and fabulously executed, what’s not to love? (Dominy Clements)
Diapason CD
"en-thou-sias-mant" (GG)
MUSICA
Leggerezza, trasparenza, fluidità nel fraseggio e verve ritmica sono in realtà le caratteristiche di tutte le interpretazioni del CD. Anche Scaramouche di Milhaud, tradizionale riserva di caccia di istrionici virtuosi della tastiera, tra le mani delle due sorelle tedesche rivela una dolcezza insospettata, soprattutto nel Modéré centrale. (…) Pure in questo caso, tuttavia, la trasparenza del tocco e la flessibilita` del fraseggio sono impareggiabili “ (Luca Segalla)
MusicWebInternational
Oh, the softness of their touch in those first bars; the way, they instantly conjure up such vivid imagery! Only the finest piano duos make you forget altogether that you’re listening to two people, not just in the most technically difficult passages but in the simplest ones too. (Brian Reinhart)
Fanfare Magazine
They play with all of the control, finesse, and impeccable ensemble of the very best two-piano teams. (Paul Orgel)