Thomas Carroll receives critical acclaim

Cellist, Thomas Carroll and pianist, Llyr Williams receive high critical acclaim for his debut CD on the Orchid Classics label.

Paul Driver

Sunday Times, 24th April 2011

"Three Viennese classics of the cello repertory performed by brilliant young artists... an enrapturing effect on us... sumptuous, sweeping, intense, intelligent reading. Schubert's A minor "Arpeggione" sonata follows, its sublime adagio a little slice of perfection... penetrating and invigorating."

Andrew Clements

The Guardian, 28th April 2011

"...make you wish the Welsh duo would record the remainder of both composer's cello-and-piano works as soon as possible... intensely musical accounts, with no details overlooked and no challenges ducked, and there is never any sense of either partner hogging the limelight. Yet Williams appears the dominant partner, taking the lead with forceful confidence in the..."

Paul Gent

The Telegraph, 5th May 2011

"...impressively thought-through, with just the right amount of light and shade to bring them to life."

Andrew McGregor

BBC Radio 3 CD Review, Saturday 1st May 2011

"...I hope they will record more together, it feels like a rewarding partnership."