“… Siem and Golan’s performances are technically and musically first-rate. The recorded sound is quite fine, with a realistic acoustic that showcases the musicians’ lovely tone, with each instrument given its due… This is a lovely recital. Fans of these artists, and those who prefer a more straightforward view of the works. Need not hesitate… Recommended.”

“… At his [Siem] best – which is most of the time – Siem is amazing: his intonation (especially) is impeccable, his bowing is not far behind. The performances here of some of the Kreisler pieces (‘Tambourin chinois’ in particular), of the Wieniawski polonaises and ‘Legende’, and of the Sarasate ‘Introduction et Tarantelle’ rival any I’ve heard. It’s the clarity of the bowing that get you; there seems no possibility of error…”

“… It speaks volumes about Charlie Siem that he is able, in such an apparently easy and nonchalant manner, to emulate all the best qualities of these [Heifetz, Kreisler, Rosand, Menuhin, Elman & Oistrakh] great masters of the past and yet stamp his own personality on these gems of repertoire. Without an iron-clad technique one, of course, might as well not bother but the other essential quality – unteachable and sorely missing in the armoury of so many players today – is charm. It is a quality that Siem has in abundance. He is helped not a little in his endeavours by Itamar Golan…”
 

"... Siem draws a rich, warm tone from his 1735 Guarneri del Gesù “D’Egvill” violin on an absolute gem of a CD."

“A whistle-stop tour of violin virtuoso showpieces … Siem faces up to the challenges set by Kreisler and co with gusto.” *****