‘…warm toned affection…great assurance…one became more aware than ever of her grace and ease’
Daily Telegraph, London
‘…an outstandingly brilliant recital…her technique and penetration are enormous. in all respects it was eminent piano playing.’
Berlingske Tidende, Copenhagen
‘…the idea was marvellous: to commission short pieces from 50 prominent british composers…the results are everything pianist thalia myers could have desired and more…hard or easy, these pieces are in sensitive hands with their originator, thalia myers, who manages to make the tiniest pieces poetic.’ (NMC D057)
American Record Guide
‘…thalia myers has been a tireless supporter of modern british piano music over many years…throughout all these works thalia myers plays with superb skill and dedication’ (USK 1221CD)
Tempo
‘…a concert which will be remembered as an unusually distinguished one’
The Times of India
‘…this is an impressive successor to myers’s two previous discs – ‘british piano music of the 1980s’ on libra and ‘perspectives’ on usk. altogether a fascinating anthology, with fine performances and recording.’ (NMC D057)
Gramophone
‘…(classical cd of the week) this double cd of short piano pieces, commissioned and played by thalia myers, gives a wonderful snapshot of music being written in britain now.’ (NMC D057)
The Observer
‘…whatever she played, she immersed herself in it, wrestled with it, gave herself completely and systematically – finally making fulfilment the moral of the story.’
Politiken, Denmark
‘…here’s the best collection of new ’contemporary classical’ miniatures for piano that I have seen in years. I would recommend the recording as an essential purchase if you plan to play or teach these pieces. The quality is superb … a beautifully warm but clean recording of the piano, revealing every detail of these exquisite pieces. (Spectrum 5/USK 1233DL)
Pianodao
‘…most sensitively understood…glinting and singing…very stylish’
Financial Times, London
‘…an evening of sheer delight…utterly spell-binding’
Gulf Daily News, Bahrain
‘it is a superb performance full of subtle nuances that get into the heart of the many diverse styles ‘ (Metronome MET CD 1053)
International Piano
‘… beautifully crafted miniatures … a really enjoyable listen’ (Metronome MET CD 1053)
Cd Review, BBC Radio 3
‘thalia myers’s sensitive playing can only encourage ‘good amateur and student’ pianists to take these pieces up – and why not hardened professionals too?’ (Metronome MET CD 1053)
International Record Review
‘…a highly developed feel for musical nuances…a memorable tonal experience’
Bonner Rundschau, Germany
‘…a totally convincing performance’
The Jordan Times
‘…when it comes to the communications game, there can be few more adept pianists than thalia myers’
The Croydon Advertiser, London
‘…dazzling displays of virtuosity…sumptuous and evocative playing…’
The Statesman, Delhi
‘…thalia myers’ playing is masterly throughout’ (usk 1221cd)
Piano Journal