"this recording should win admirers of both this fine composer and these thougtful musicians."

"The contrasts between these two masterpieces could not be found in any other two consecutive works by Schumann. While the melodic genius is present all through both sets, the piano writing, mood and technical requirements are quite different. Giacometti meets and exceeds all of these. He has the ability to spin a beautiful legato melody, perfectly balanced with the accompaniment. The Evil Penguin recorded sound is state of the art, capturing an excellent historical instrument."

"Both Giacometti’s poetic sensitivity and the 1838 Érard suit Schumann’s Kinderszenen in most gratifying fashion. Giacometti’s broad, sensitive account is marvelously inflected to embody the work’s narrative elements. It’s a charming performance."

"Mathis Rochat, the soloist on this welcome album, has all the ingredients of a superstar in the making: cast-iron technique, distinctive singing tone and natural skills of communication."