“Aimard find something special every time” – Performance ***** | Recording *****

BBC Music Magazine, July 2024

“Aimard elicits exactly those degrees and states of romantic longing, suffering and happiness that can be found in Schubert’s great piano and song compositions. […] and you listen to him with fascination, even spellbound.” – Rondo, Album of the Week

“(…) [Aimard] sounds like a natural Schubertian, imbuing the pieces with elegance and charm. His masterful control of tone and voicing, particularly in the left-hand accompaniment, adds a subtle layer of refinement.” – The Classic Review, Editor’s Choice for June

“Pierre-Laurent Aimard is uncompromising in his approach to the works performed here and sees them for what they really are: sophisticated light music. He emphasizes the dancing step throughout and really knows how to fill the composition with life in every phase, not neglecting moods and mood changes without ever exaggerating them. And so these ecossaises, German dances, ländler and waltzes offer a deeper insight into the composer’s complex emotional life, in addition to the dancing character.” – Pizzicato, Five Star Review