Kasper Jansen in NRC/Handelsblad-The Netherlands about Ladder of Escape 10
"Awful passé seems the more than four centuries old harpsichord with its metallic and scrawny pinched sound that cannot be dynamically modified . But when Annelie de Man plays on her modern shaped instrument, the music, often composed especially for her, evokes a contemporary and most exciting world of sounds. De Man performs with musicians playing bass clarinet, cello, celesta or piano, fascinating music by a.o. Hope Lee and Giel Vleggaar and as a matter of course by her husband Roderik de Man".

Leo Samama/NRC-The Netherlands
"A big surprise is the CD recorded by Annelie de Man with seven new Dutch harpsichord pieces. The virtuosity and dedication of Annelie de Man were recorded perfectly by the technicians. Seldom have I so enjoyed the sound of a modern harpsichord".

Aad van der Ven/ Haagsche Courant-The Netherlands
"Recently a CD was released of harpsichordist Annelie de Man, one of the few who commit themselves to contemporary harpsichord music. An impressive number of Dutch composers wrote pieces for her and she performs them all phenomenally!".

Rob van der Hilst/ Mens en Melodie-Netherlands
"On a 'modern' redecorated harpsichord (once produced in a traditional workshop and at that time baroque in outlook), Annelie de Man performs new Dutch harpsichord music. What initally seemed to bring an evening of dutiful listening, rapidly developed into a fascinating listening experience. From 'manipulating' the sound and the possibilities of the instrument by subtle tone repetitions (like in Louis Andriessens Overture to Orpheus from 1982), to flabbergasting virtuosity (in Frenzy from 1985 by Roderik de Man): it's all there and convincing!"

Queen's Hall/Edinburgh
"Internationally renowned Dutch harpsichord virtuoso, Annelie de Man, playing on her unique Mondrian-inspired, red, white and blue instrument, brings the sound of the harpsichord startlingly up to date in a programme of works written especially for her.

Brian Morton/ Scotland on Sunday-Edinburgh
"Xenakis and Ligeti have both turned to the harpsichord at key moments in their careers, and with virtuosi such as Elisabeth Chojnacka and Annelie de Man commissioning and performing new music for harpsichord, it has seldom had such a high profile this century.
De Man gave a superb reading of Capriccio I by Bengt Hambraeus that should have sent the Queen's Hall audience scurrying out to look for Hambraeus' records."

Douglas Sealy/ Irish Post-Dublin
"The partnership of Sparnaay and De Man, two players of the utmost virtuosity, has naturally led to the writing of new works for bass clarinet and harpsichord, and they have commissioned many works."

Ine van Bavel/De Veluwezoom Velp-The Netherlands
"A large audience gathered to listen to this special concert of contemporary music by Annelie de Man and Harry Sparnaay , undoubtedly due to their international reputation. The repertoire is captivating and amazing, their performance brilliant and virtuosic. As an extra they gave short and very informative introductions to the works, thus creating a relaxed atmosphere and showing their passion for this music.
This recital presents new music in its most inventive, forceful, but also poetic form as a captivating journey."