Chopin

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]

A great artist’s important legacy restored, including first recordings of Beethoven, Bach and Vaughan Williams [JW]

Interesting programming and some evocative pianism [RCh]

Fou’s artistry and expressiveness shows no dimunition in these late, live recordings excellently remastered by Pristine [MG]

Lots to enjoy from this pianist who died too young [RCh]

Spectacular in every respect [SG]

These Études aspire to a narrative unlike any other recording ever made – and is often remarkable in doing that [MB]

This splendid twofer just shouldn’t be missed [SG]

(Déjà Review) A Chopin player of decided viewpoints [JW]

A welcome addition to the Egorov discography [SG]

Arrau’s Chopin enjoys something of classic status, and here are two perfect examples of why this is so [CC]

A fitting finale to the three-volume Hermann series; a carousel of small pleasures [JW]

(Déjà Review) It depends on whether you’re a fan of Pizarro, or his personal selection [TH]

Intriguing and consistently well performed arrangements for cello quartet [RM]