“Mompou has a small but strong cult following among piano fanatics; others who have championed him include such luminaries as Stephen Hough and Arcadi Volodos. Staneva holds her own with considerable flair. She draws a deep, cushioned sound from the piano and seemingly does not see any need to sacrifice thoughtfulness for plain brilliance… and performs with a sincerity, spaciousness, affection for the music and quiet confidence that make me eager to hear what she will do next.”

— Jessica Duchess, BBC Music Magazine Christmas 2023

Released in April 2022, ‘Slavic Roots’ was named Album of the Weekend on Radio Scala and Critic’s Choice in International Piano Magazine.

“Dazzling debut.. She responds with passion and open-hearted freedom to the lush tonal harmonies and grand romantic gestures.. and with her fearsome technique and bravura emotionalism, Staneva makes a wonderful champion”

— Warwick Thompson, Pianist Magazine 2022

“..performances of superb quality. Marina Staneva is clearly an artist of stature; she presents these works in compelling fashion”

— Robert Matthew-Walker, Musical Opinion 2022

“Marina Staneva delivers these piquant and atmospheric character pieces with passion and commitment, bringing a wealth of colour.. an impressive performance”

— Erik Levi, BBC Music Magazine 2022

“There’s no questioning Staneva’s sensitivity to Vladigerov’s slithering chromatic counterlines and lush harmonic language... superb pianism and sense of projection”

— Jed Distler, Gramophone Magazine 2022

“Staneva’s career is going to be one to follow closely”

— Andrew Eales, Pianodao 2022

“She deserves the accolades bestowed upon her”

— Andrew Palmer, Yorkshire Times 2022