"An exceptional pianist […] the level of finesse, power and expressiveness that she displays in these recordings is phenomenal."

– Carl Vine

 

"... just the final movement of the Piano Sonata No. 4 subtitled ‘Fury’ would be enough to bring any pianist to its knees."

– Classical Music Sentinel

 

"Liu’s performances are an excellent advocate for each of these sonatas."

– Cinemusical

 

"I have a hard time imagining a better reading of these gems."

– Classical-Modern Music Review

 

"A superb pianist who really gets into the heart of this music […] This is, then, not only an important release due to its being the first made of Vine’s sonatas but also a super rendition of them."

– The Art Music Lounge

 

"Mostly dense, exuberant, extrovert writing, with some more restrained passages, they are brought to life in these committed performances from Xiaoya Liu."

– Lark Reviews

 

"“The Forgotten” turns out to be unforgettable."

– ClassicsToday