CD Reviews
'THE FIREBIRD’S FEATHER' (2007)
Russian Romantic Harp Music
Beartramka BTKA0603
"[Ms. Perrett’s] extremely busy career teaching, composing and arranging for and, of course, performing on, her instrument... perhaps explains the depth of artistry, as well as superlative technique, in evidence here. The tone and touch is continually varied, the colours suited to the often-dark undertones of the music. The sweeping scales and arpeggios, so idiomatic to the harp, provide elegant under-pinnings to the often-pronounced and generously-phrased melodic material, while a very wide dynamic continuum is always deployed with great taste and discretion... For many, this attractive release will provide an ideal introduction to the world of Russian Romantic music for solo harp, especially given the quality of harpist Danielle Perrett's playing."
Classical Source
RUBBRA COMPLETE MUSIC FOR HARP (1998)
ASV DCA 1036
"It is Danielle Perrett's stunning solo harp playing which offers the deepest insight into Rubbra's serene, pure writing."
BBC Music Magazine
"Danielle Perrett plays with finesse and sensitivity and I particularly admire her free, imaginative handling of the Pezzo Ostinato. She brings an authority to this music."
Gramophone
"... the highly sensitive harp playing of Danielle Perrett, an artist of great sensitivity with a thorough mastery of Rubbra's contemplative inner world."
Hi-Fi News & Record Review
"... the harp pieces are both exquisitely played and could hardly be more authoritative."
New Penguin Guide to CDs, 1999
'DUSSEK AND THE HARP' (1993)
Chamber Music for Harp on period instruments.
Meridian CDE 84451
"This is a charming disc, light elegant and poised, as 18th century music performed on instruments of the period should be."
BBC Music Magazine
"There is plenty to enjoy in Danielle Perrett's harp playing. It is vivacious, musically shaped, phrased and paced with obvious enjoyment and there is a very wide range of dynamic ... this recording has some charming music played with affection and enthusiasm. It is to be recommended for this as well as for the choice of some unknown repertoire."
RCM Magazine