Chopin

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]

Starts with brief, polite applause and finishes with rapturous cheering, something I would have been actively joining in [TH]

Nothing new to his discography but Cziffra is heard in previously unreleased, energising performances [JW]

A desirable collection that captures the Cherkassky magic [SG]

Treats galore in this annual release that never disappoints [RCh]

Arrau in blistering form in this romantic repertoire [RCh]

The vibrant, alluring art of arch-Romanticist, Aaron Rosand [JW]

A full and varied recital programme, characterized by great dynamic range and highly creative phrasing [MK]

Elman’s glittering morceau (and some others) in splendid transfers [JW]

An unknown Leschetizky pupil whose recordings are strictly for those interested in the Polish pedagogue’s legacy [RCh]

A début that very much lives up to its name [RCh]

Meloclassic are doing us a real service adding to the discography of this wonderfully sensitive pianist [RCh]

A good recording but maybe not quite as impressive as his Liszt [MB]

Strong, thoughtful and vivacious performances of these revolutionary sonatas [RCh]

Peerless playing, crystal clear [SA]

Playing that leaves you gasping, mostly in astonishment but occasionally in frustration [RCh]

Bolet at his sparkling best back in the catalogue [RCh]

A sonata in romantic garb alongside familiar items in idiosyncratic performances [RCh]

Definitely a top choice [KS]

(Déjà Review) I had anticipated dipping in to this disc, but found I could not switch it off [CF]

A sequence of overtures demonstrates the versatility and virtuosity of Boult’s pre-war BBC Symphony [JW]

Highly enjoyable playing by two pioneers of American pianism [RCh]

The complete recorded legacy of a great Golden Age pianist, ideally transferred to CD [RWe]