Canto Interno

"[Luis'] luxurious tone is a delight in the long-breathed lines of Koussevitzky’s Andante, and his balance of elegance and balletic energy in the Valse miniature feels just right. [...] Indeed, Maj is a marvellously sensitive partner throughout, and TRPTK’s vividly recorded sound flatters everyone concerned. A most impressive recital on all counts." – Andrew Farach-Colton, Gramophone

"The brilliant Luis Cabrera joins a growing list of young players who are showing just how versatile the double bass can be as a solo instrument, here displaying his virtuoso skills in repertoire ranging from Bottesini to Franck." – Jeremy Pound, BBC Music Magazine

"The music—a grab bag from Bottesini, Koussevitzky, Schumann, and Franck—is mostly familiar and yet diverting, and this may well be the most natural-sounding chamber music album I've ever heard. Superb." – Jim Austin, Stereophile

"In this unique version, the sonata is given an extra melancholy touch, which at once produces surprising effects and new insights. In addition, the seamless interplay with the Canadian-Polish pianist Justyna Maj makes for a listening experience of the highest order." – Maarten-Jan Dongelmans, De Gelderlander

"The French esprit is just as telling as the expressive refinement, with both partners giving each other all the space they need to bring the intricate palette of sounds to optimum effect." – Aart van der Wal, Opus Klassiek

"And what we hear here, is the fruits of Cabrera's highly expressive playing which seems know of no sense of limitation. As he moves from virtuosity to the extremes of romanticism, Cabrera's style is always winning and his is finely supported by Maj and Huang." – Robert Hugill, Planet Hugill

"Bottesini’s vivacious theatricality shines through the performances, a glittering prelude to the recital. [...] The interplay between Cabrera and Maj conveys a profound grasp of the works, and mutuality of purpose." – Mark Werlin, HRAudio

"In his introductory notes Cabrera describes the album’s title as encapsulating ‘the space where we can hear and feel music in its purest state’, and few would argue after experiencing his effortless virtuosity and spotless intonation in this wide-ranging bass recital." – Julian Haylock, The Strad