"Berger and Hohenrieder start with the two set of Beethoven variations, testament to the young composer's admiration of Mozart (in fact Beethoven wrote a total of four set of variations on themes from Mozart's operas). Here Berger and Hohenrieder play with easy charm and lyrical facility. I loved the way that, whilst not playing on a period instrument, Hohenrieder keeps her tone neat and tight whilst still expressive, so that the performances do not stretch the works beyond their natural shape."  more »
Robert Hugill, Planet Hugill - A world of classical music, 27 January 2016

"Julius Berger and pianist Margarita Höhenrieder give light, witty and stylish accounts of Beethoven’s imperishable ability to comment on source material." more »
Colin Anderson, Classical Ear UK, 04 April 2016

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