“The Op. 116 pieces are not as familiar as they might be, but this is a performance to remind one just how good they are. [Katin's] rubato is of the best kind that one doesn't notice as such... we also get the richness that is characteristic of the music, We must also than the chosen piano and location as well as the engineer for the very natural sound. [In the Variations].. this is an attractive performance... satisfying to and beautifully recorded.. splendid value at mid-price and nearly 80 minutes of music.” – Christopher Headington (Gramophone)

“Any disc by Katin is warmly welcome. He is, without doubt, our finest pianist. The late piano music of Brahms is melodious, intimate, sensitive graceful, often beautiful, nostalgic, lyrical and perhaps full of yearning.It calls for a pianist of impeccable understanding and in Katin we have that pianist. The playing is articulate, accurate, reliable, glorious, serene, intelligent, masterful, superlative and it is unequalled playing,... you will not have to think twice about buying this CD.” – David Wright (Wrightmusic)

“[Katin ] performs with so direct, so honest a perception, that the music unfolds quite naturally and very beautifully. Technical assurance and musical understanding... exceptional dexterity and a sure sense of colour... the utmost conviction, concentration, buoyancy and command. Katin keeps one spellbound through his utterly magnificent reading. I can only repeat that the performance throughout this disc are magnificent” – Jonathan Woolf (MusicWeb)

“It is good to be reminded now and again how skilful [Brahms] could be as a miniaturist. Katin is in his element, moulding the ... phrases with complete mastery. The sound has concert-hall freshness. Katin on magnificent form.” – Robert Anderson (Music & Vision)

“Katin was once one of British pianism's big beasts, and this CD, though short on the requisite soulful beauty, reflects his swashbuckling style. The variations have compelling force.” - Michael Church (BBC Music)