"...Folksy-romantic Albanian piano music from the 1960s scintillatingly revived and handsomely documented by Kirsten Johnson. Now let’s hear her in the piano music of other ex-communist Balkan states. Surely there should also be an opportunity to hear her in the piano concertos of Lara, Zadeja and Harapi."
Rob Barnett - MusicWeb - 9 May 2006
"...This is an enjoyable CD and beautifully played by Ms Johnson."
Raymond Head - Tempo - Cambridge University Press - October 2006
"...Needless to say, Johnson plays with real sympathy. I had not heard these works before – who has? – and of course have no scores. She is however a perfect advocate and a true enthusiast for this little known music. I can honestly say that if I had not been sent this CD to review then I would have purchased it. This project is fascinating, enterprising and should be supported. More music from Albania should be given an airing. Quite apart from that it is of good quality and is immensely enjoyable."
Gary Higginson - MusicWeb - 13 June 2006