“...played by Mark Tanner with a bewitching sensitivity for colour and atmosphere...a profound impression of timelessness.”

International Piano Magazine, Julian Haylock, Oct/Nov 2009

“This new double album from the ever-enterprising and multi-talented Mark Tanner is filled with surprises and riches…Thank goodness for Mark Tanner’s eloquent and authoritative pianism. His musical intelligence and sensibility shines through both discs to great persuasion, making this a highly desirable and mainstream issue that deserves to enjoyed on a wide scale.”

Piano Professional, Alexander Thompson, 2009

"...bittersweet sophistication...brittle, fractured energy"

International Record Review, Martin Anderson, October 2009

“The playing by both the pianist and the flautist sounds excellent"

Music Web International, John France, October 2009

“Tanner’s performances are magnificent. Most pianists would give an arm and a leg, or at least a finger, to achieve his sumptuous sonority and seamless legato…enviable breadth and poetic commitment”

Gramophone, Bryce Morrison, June 2008

 “...plenty of pianistic fireworks, recorded here for the first time. Mark Tanner has all the technical equipment that could be desired, and he is especially effective in the more delicate passages."

All Music Guide, 2009

“Infectious exuberance and swagger”

International Record Review, Nicholas Salwey, May 2008

“Hard-edged delineation of texture...considerable variety and emotional depth...An appealing recital.”

Records International, September 2009

“The performances are extremely good, as is the recording...this CD is highly recommended for lovers of 20th century British music"

Musical Opinion, Robert Matthew-Walker, May 2007

"Mark Tanner is a hugely talented pianist...[he]brings out the tissue-paper delicacy of this movement to perfection, while Neil Collier’s superbly balanced recording only adds to the enjoyment...[he] not only delineates lines perfectly, he also is able to convey the piece’s structure convincingly. Impressive. Tanner plays with much delicacy where required, setting such passages alongside sparkling virtuosity..."

Fanfare, Colin Clarke, March 2007

"This valuable release celebrates a significant, neglected British composer of the mid-20th century"

Records International, 2007

"This fine recording...lovingly played by Mark Tanner...quite a discovery, as one indeed might say of the whole disc"

International Record Review, Ivan Moody, January 2007

"The acclaimed pianist is Mark Tanner, joined by Allan Schiller for the three duets. These are subtle and diverting performances of music by a composer whose style was patrician yet often passionate."

New Classics, 2007

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