**** (Excellent Album)

“… On fortepiano, Maggie Cole runs away with this set, playing with remarkable dexterity and grace,,, Trio 2 is practically a master class in getting as much personality as possible out of a fortepiano… II is glorious, and IV is a dance for three instruments. The group is at its best in the C-minor Trio, often considered the strongest of the three. The first movement is furious, II is a hymn, and IV feels like Beethoven is emerging from his chrysalis …”

“Immaculate and tasteful playing on perfectly chosen instruments.”

“… The performance of the first trio is full of life, especially in the Presto finale … The Trio in G major is probably the least known of the three yet the work breathes serentity … The Trio Goya captures the heart of this work; this is one of the finest performances anywhere, while the dynamism of the C minor offers excellent contrast …” *****

“… Fresh, poised, alert to all dynamic possibilities, this is invigorating period instrument playing at its best.”

Performances ****      Recording ****

“… Trio Goya’s sound world has a satisfyingly natural balance. And it’s good to hear Kati Debretzeni – more often to be found leading period-instrument ensembles – in a chamber context: the refined grace of her playing finds its foil in Sebastian Comberti’s luminous handling of the cello part … Maggie Cole grounds the music with wit and authority. Each movement is meticulously shaped: the closing stages of the C minor are beautifully done, as the sound gradually fades away into the distance.”