Reviews of Debussy Piano Music Volume I

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'From this disc it is clear that his relationship with the music is profound and intimate, spaciously realized with a seductive sense of line.' Michael White, Independent on Sunday (London)

'After Dominique Merlet's idiomatic Debussy one hardly expects to hear another superb performance on CD. Paul Roberts' record is a must for every lover of Debussy's music.' Peter Feuchtwanger, Journal of the European Piano Teachers Association (London)

'He makes a good impression on this disc, particularly in the extroverted pieces. And 'La cathédrale engloutie' is exceptionally well planned and executed, making it one of the best versions I know. 'Et la lune' shows this pianist's tonal sensitivity and musical empathy ...' Charles Timbrell, Fanfare (USA)

'The most thoughtful preparation is apparent in every sound he makes, yet the music also flows, as if of its own accord. There seems little doubt that Paul Roberts's version of the first book of Préludes is the most desirable modern recording currently available in the UK.' (Four star recommendation) Adrian Jack, Classic CD Magazine (London)

'The CD includes wonderfully evocative performances of Images II, Estampes and Préludes I, readings which brilliantly corroborate the strongly held convictions that are argued so convincingly in the book.' Rick MacMillan, Classical Music Magazine (Canada)