Performance: ★★★★★ 
« […] great recordings of the orchestral originals proliferate‚ so why invest in a piano transcription ? […].  The brave and entrepreneurial duo Caron demonstrates that‚ when such arrangements are well played‚ they can be very effective […].

[…] none of the charm of this enchanting music is lost in this version [of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker]. In fact‚ in places the extra tinkle and glitter of the piano help illuminate the score :  this is a very successful performance.
The Capriccio Italien is offered in an original transcription by the composer and as expected‚ succeeds beautifully.
[…] Martin Caron’s transcription [of Fourth Symphony] for two pianos four-hands‚ works brilliantly […]

The pianists must be congratulated for their fine articulation throughout this entire disc. Things are always clear - never pounded out - and played with a lively‚ sparkling sound. Listeners who approach the album for what it is‚ as opposed to what it cannot be (a real symphony orchestra)‚ will find it succeeds very well. »


« The two-piano team gives a sensitive and convincing interpretation. A recording to savour. »


« […] Josée and Martin Caron give a convincing reading of the Tchaikovsky. I was pleasantly surprised by the two-piano team’s first album‚ released in 1993. I am impressed by the quality of the interpretation on their second: sensitive‚ amusing where needed‚ seriously framed‚ with an impeccable sound engineering.»