[Nicolai P. Zwar]

It helps the production is first class, excellent Decca recording, the renowned Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, very good soloists. The Guardian wrote:
“The spacious recording is state-of-the-art. Those who appreciate easy-on-the-ear melody and good old-fashioned craft should find plenty to enjoy.”

It’s that. It feels a bit autobiographical too, as the compositions come from various phases of his life.