Chopin

An enjoyable exploration of instruments from Chopin’s time [MB]

Askenase captured in exceptional form in all these performances [RCh]

A varied, satisfying portrait of a very fine pianist [RWe]

François in fine form in these often fiery performances [RCh]

A perfect blend of two great piano traditions from an unremembered master of the keyboard [PH]

The treasures keep on coming in this third packed volume of Poldi Mildner’s dynamic and exciting playing [RCh]

Cortot’s playing almost always convinces one that his is the true way [CC]

These remarkable discs have been hard to track down so it is wonderful to have them collected together and to hear Etsuko Hirose’s dazzling pianism [RCh]

A pleasure to have Fiorentino’s complete Saga Recordings under one roof [SG]

(Déjà Review) These performances are among the best on the market [PG]

A centenary salute to the early months of the revolutionary electrical recording process [jw]

by Alan George

Luminous and insightful, supple and fluid playing, crisp and clear sound [SA]

Mining the archive produces gold from Nelson Freire [PH]

Pianophiles will warmly embrace this latest addition to the Meloclassic roster [SG]

Polish rarities from Józef Elsner and his pupils given spirited performances [RCh]

Fiorentino’s complete Saga recordings of 1958-60 heard in excellent remasterings [JW]

Autumnal never-before-released Cherkassky recitals show few signs of fatigue [JW]

Authoritative and heartfelt performances, warmly recommended [SG]

These live recordings make a very welcome addition to the Cziffra discography [SG]

An absolute feast of piano recordings that greatly expands our knowledge of a pianist who has been very undeservedly forgotten [RCh]

An enchanting musical journey towards the Orient involving familiar and brand new music [KT]

A splendidly remastered and historically important tranche of piano recordings [JW]

A perfect picture of French pianism in the early part of the twentieth century [RCh]