“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