Échos (Charles Richard-Hamelin)
Richard-Hamelin conveys Albéniz’s unique blend of Impressionism and Iberian folk music in La Vega to create a reading high on colour and energy
Reviews
Ferruccio Busoni and his Muses (Jiayan Sun)
The clarity and suppleness Sun conjures from his Steinway are caught in excellent sound
Brahms ‘Early and Late Piano Works’ (Llŷr Williams)
Without exaggeration, he probes deep, his pianism poetic
Stevenson Piano Works (Peter Jablonski)
Peter Jablonski’s latest release showcases the rich diversity of Ronald Stevenson’s piano music, from intricate transcriptions to original masterpieces, reaffirming Stevenson’s place in the repertoire...
The Earliest French Piano Recordings (various)
A fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century piano playing, this collection showcases the elegance and individuality of the French School.
Escale en Nouvelle-Angleterre – 'Port of Call: New England' (Louise Bessette)
Bessette’s characterful alertness and inner-voice awareness hold constant attention
Shura Cherkassky – The Ambassador Auditorium Recitals, 1981-1989 (Shura Cherkassky)
Shura Cherkassky’s live performances were acts of spontaneous creation, each rendition uniquely shaped in the moment. His radiant touch, daring surprises, and ever-evolving interpretations make this...
Scriabin Complete Piano Sonatas (Yunjie Chen) & (Nuno Cernadas)
Yunjie Chen and Nuno Cernadas bring strikingly different yet equally compelling interpretations to Scriabin’s 10 sonatas, balancing lyricism, intensity, and mystical complexity in a fascinating...
MacDowell: Orchestral Works, Vol 1 (Xiayin Wang)
Xiayin Wang’s commanding performance of MacDowell’s piano concertos highlights the composer’s lyrical brilliance, with the BBC Philharmonic under John Wilson providing lush orchestral support
Gambarini Complete Works for Keyboard (Margherita Torretta)
In slow movements, Gambarini can distil a mood of rapt pathos that may put one in mind of CPE Bach in his most lyrical mood
Liszt: Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 2, Totentanz (Yoav Levanon)
Yoav Levanon dazzles with Liszt’s concertos and Totentanz, balancing technical brilliance with expressive nuance
Schubert’s Piano (book review)
Schubert’s piano music demands refined touch and musical sensitivity, proving that virtuosity isn't just about flashiness but about depth and nuance
Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 20 & 23 (Khatia Buniatishvili)
Khatia Buniatishvili’s Mozart concertos showcase her signature lyricism and flair
The Young Schumann (Charles Owen)
Charles Owen delivers a masterful Schumann, from the dazzling clarity of the Abegg Variations to the characterful contrasts of Carnaval, in a recording that ranks among the finest
Busoni (Peter Donohoe, Karl Lutchmayer)
Donohoe’s huge sonorities, as well as his clean, precise articulation, ability to clarify complex textures and unerring sense of pulse and rhythmic propulsion are always remarkable
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