Hamilton, a former student, friend and colleague of the composer, performs Stevenson's music with "understanding and brilliance" (Andrew McGregor, BBC Radio 3 Record Review). Volume 2 features a riveting collection of Celtic pieces, including the coruscating Keening Sang for a Makar, Stevenson's complete Purcell transcriptions, and the first recording of the wonderfully witty Threepenny Sonatina, based on themes from Kurt Weill's Threepenny Opera. - Gramophone Magazine January 2020: Kenneth Hamilton, however, seems entirely attuned to this repertoire, which comes as no surprise, given his friendship and musical association with the composer...Hamilton’s booklet notes not only provide first-hand insights on the composer and these works but are as detailed and informative as you’d expect from one of Romantic pianism’s most knowledgeable scholars. - International Piano November 2019: This is a well-constructed, varied recital mixing original compositions – such as Song for a Makar (1958) and Chorale-Pibroch for Sorley Maclean (1967) – with transcriptions of Bach, Purcell and Frank Merrick. Hamilton may have missed out on being first over the line with The High Road to Linton and the delightful Barra Flyting Toccata, but they are performed, like all the works here, with commendable verve.
