Karen Elaine: Press

...outstanding, deeply committed performance of Bloch's music...

Elaine's performance of [the Suite Hebraique] is fine, robust and energetic...

Elaine's performance of the 'Suite for Viola and Piano' is also good, fully grasping the spirit and character of the work.

During his final years, Bloch composed a series of solo suites in the manner of Bach... He died before completing the [one for viola]... Elaine has provided a plausible ending of her own.

...the most interesting entry on this new release is the transcription for viola and string quartet (done by Elaine herself) of 'Nigun'... the piece presents Bloch in his most unrestrained, throbbingly fervent vein, and this is captured especially well on the viola.

This interesting and enjoyable disc showcases a range of music for the viola...

Karen Elaine's playing has a warm mellow quality which suits the music well and the technical quality of the disc is also very good.

Ms. Elaine has contributed beyond her playing...by writing helpful and informative notes which accompany this CD.

The disc...has its own distinctive charm.