Saint-Saëns: The Three Violin Concertos

CD OF THE MONTH
BBC Music Magazine

'Hyperion holds a trump card in Philippe Graffin, whose elegant, emotionally charged playing is strongly reminiscent of the young Menuhin (he has a similar sort of sound) and whose understanding of the idiom seems to me second to none – certainly among modern players' --Gramophone

‘There are few more exciting young fiddlers around at the moment than Frenchman Philippe Graffin. Three previous Hyperion releases of music by Ysaÿe and Chausson have already revealed Graffin’s abundant gifts, and in this generous new Saint-Saëns coupling … one can once again only marvel at playing of such thrilling temperament, consummate intelligence and stylistic flair’ --Hi-Fi News & Record Review 

'Graffin clearly believes in these works, delivering exhilarating and passionate interpretations throughout … an outstanding disc in every way' --Classic CD

‘stylish performances and excellent sound’ --Classic FM Magazine

'An auspicious beginning for this new Hyperion series' --Classical Express

'Flawless performances' --Classical Ireland