Acclaim for Belle Époque “Melba has struck gold again”
Belle Époque has critics praising Howard and Ometto for their superb playing in this world premiere.
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"There’s much to admire in music that moves between beguiling simplicity, aching nostalgia, pointed playfulness and discrete virtuosity."
Classical Ear, December 2017
“ “These are pure period works just fizzing with ballroom champagne…Hahn’s writing makes an immediate impact.”
The Whole Note, January 2018
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“Music of considerable beauty, played with considerable insight.”
MusicWeb International, May 2018
““Howard and Ometto perform these with panache in conjunction with balanced gusto and tenderness...”
American Record Guide, March 2018
“ “a fine album that will have you pining for Parisian salons long past” Limelight, March 2018
“ “97 minutes of refined salon music...played by two very talented pianists” Otago Daily Times, February 2018
