Gramophone described her Bach album as “splendid stuff” and the pieces “showcase Balsom’s phenomenal technique and gleaming expressiveness”
“…as a showcase for this young artist's mesmerising virtuosity the disc does its job admirably, and presents some familiar and less familiar Bach in new guises at the same time. The supporting instrumentalists, especially organist Colm Carey, make a sterling contribution...” --BBC Music Magazine, February 2006 *****
“A disc of arrangements which is impressive on every level. Beautifully mellow playing contrasting with virtuosic moments.” --Classic FM Magazine, March 2006 *****
“…as a showcase for this young artist's mesmerising virtuosity the disc does its job admirably, and presents some familiar and less familiar Bach in new guises at the same time. The supporting instrumentalists, especially organist Colm Carey, make a sterling contribution...” --BBC Music Magazine, February 2006 *****
“A disc of arrangements which is impressive on every level. Beautifully mellow playing contrasting with virtuosic moments.” --Classic FM Magazine, March 2006 *****
“Two transposed movements from BWV1008 and a mischievous solo take on the Badinerie (from BWV1067) showcase Balsom's phenomenal technique and gleaming expressiveness. Period-instrument practitioners Alina Ibragimova, Mark Caudle and Alastair Ross provide superb accompaniment in a charismatic version of the Trio Sonata. A surprisingly diverse range of textures and moods makes this disc a beguiling experience.” --Gramophone Magazine, May 2006
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