” The performances are first rate. As I have indicated, the Brazilian pianist Clélia Iruzun…displays both the sensitivity and the easy bravura required.” – Phillip Scott, Fanfare
In the Mignone: “This is, in fact, a tremendous concerto, demanding of both soloist and orchestra. The rhythmic complexities involved here are superbly articulated by both soloist and orchestra in perfect accord, while Iruzun’s way with the charmingly simple, surely meant to raise a smile main theme is lovely. In the Albeniz: Iruzun plays the lyrical second subject of the first movement with great emotion…and the effect is mesmerizing… ” – Colin Clarke, Fanfare
“..in fact it holds together (Mignone) very well as a unified work, managing to synthesize diverse influences into a dramatic, theatrical, and expressive whole. Brazilian pianist Clélia Iruzun, who displays total mastery of Mignone’s idiom, clearly feels particularly close to this music.” – Henry Fogel, Fanfare
“This is a stunningly beautiful score, and it’s stunningly played by pianist Clélia Iruzun and the Royal Philharmonic under Jac van Steen. I feel fairly confident in saying that the competition, such as it is (Albeniz), would have to go some way to match the sheer virtuosity, emotional warmth, and exquisite beauty of Iruzun’s playing.” – Jerry Dubins, Fanfare