If you love the music of Gottschalk this should have great appeal as well. It rarely takes itself too seriously and avoids the pitfalls of weightiness. Everyone at some point needs a good wallow, and this more than fulfills that guilty pleasure. The sound is good… © 2012 American Record Guide Read complete review on American Record Guide

En vista de los buenos resultados anteriores, Rosemary Tuck repite en esta empresa mostrando las cualidades que le llevaron al éxito: una sólida técnica con la que sortear todos los obstáculos y una buena definición de los planos sonoros sustentan un trabajo en el que tampoco falta el carácter marcado carácter dancístico, como se ve en Whistle and I’ll come to you, my lad. Por otro lado, hay que señalar que la pasión que imprime a piezas como When Ye Gang Awa’ Jamie o Desmond’s song no es del todo suficiente. En cualquier caso, el disco—que incluye un “cameo” de Richard Bonynge hacia el final—se puede escuchar sin problemas. © 2012 Ritmo

Several melodies will be familiar to the listener: “The harp that once through Tara halls,” “Those endearing young charms,” “The blue bells of Scotland,” and “John Anderson my Jo.” It makes one want to grab a claymore and…play the disc many times. © 2012 Art Times

[William Vincent Wallace’s] paraphrases are…arranged adeptly and with dedication. Be it Rigoletto, La Traviata, or La sonnambula , and several other famous operas, the familiar melodies are treated with respect and remain recognizable…the tunes are enough and it’s good to be reminded of their indelible qualities…Wallace’s arrangements of his own operas…many now be a useful calling-card to rekindle interest in his own pieces. ‘The Night Winds’ from Lurline is effective, and the Grande Fantaisie from his most successful stage work Maritana suggests it as a piece of some worth…

…the popular tunes that he sought to decorate and extend are firmly engaging and memorable. Sentimental, sweet and positive, it’s good to be reminded of these ballads or discover new ones, even if sometimes Wallace usurps their essential simplicity. The Blue Bells of Scotland, Home Sweet Home (Bishop) and Ye Banks and Braes (Robert Burns) are recognizable titles, as are the melodies, and others make for attractive listening.

Rosemary Tuck plays with skill and affection, never trying to over-inflate, and it’s good to have Richard Bonynge when a second pianist is required. They are a well-matched pair and are not only enjoying themselves but they appreciate the essence of Wallace’s arrangements. The recording presents the piano(s) as warm and immediate. Peter’s booklet notes are a helpful introduction to Wallace and his work. © 2012 International Record Review