Chopin
Youri Egorov (piano) 1977 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (DeHaan Records)
A welcome addition to the Egorov discography [SG]
Chopin: Piano Sonata 3 (Warner Classics)
Arrau’s Chopin enjoys something of classic status, and here are two perfect examples of why this is so [CC]
Hermann: Complete Surviving Music Vol. 3 (Toccata Classics)
A fitting finale to the three-volume Hermann series; a carousel of small pleasures [JW]
Chopin: Reminiscences (Linn)
(Déjà Review) It depends on whether you’re a fan of Pizarro, or his personal selection [TH]
Chopin: Chopin Project (CD Accord)
Intriguing and consistently well performed arrangements for cello quartet [RM]
Dans nos yeux – recital (Warner Classics)
Crossover, yes, but don’t let that deter you from some very enjoyable music [DJB]
The Degenhof Sessions (Genuin)
A wonderfully entertaining programme with some real treats [RCh}
Claudio Arrau (piano) The Early Years (Marston)
(Déjà Review) No Arrau admirer would want to be without it [JW]
Popper: Complete Transcriptions for Violoncello and Piano (Paladino Music)
A valuable addition to the Popper discography and a chance to hear a Hubay rarity [RCh]
Andrea Bacchetti (piano): In Concert (Monarda Music)
More than just a souvenir of a fine recital [DC]
Shura Cherkassky (piano): The Complete 78-rpm Recordings 1923-1950 (APR)
An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]
Chopin: Piano Works (DeHaan Records)
Superlative playing – a valuable addition to the Egorov discography [SG]
The Forgotten Danish Pianist Arne Skjold Rasmussen (Danacord)
Forgotten but Restored: the art of a fluent, fleet but nervous Danish pianist and Nielsen specialist [JW]
Wilhelm Backhaus (piano) Complete Acoustic & Selected Electric Recordings (APR)
A wonderful completion of APR’s series exploring Backhaus’ exciting early recording career [RCh]
Chopin: Etudes (Harmonia Mundi)
Chiu possesses a melting tone and a high level of musicianship [CC]
Kathleen Parlow (violin): Complete Recordings (Biddulph)
A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]
Wilhelm Backhaus (piano) The Complete Acoustic and Selected Electric Recordings (APR)
Backhaus’s earliest recordings reappear, in largely pre-existing restorations, to renewed triumph [JW]
Shura Cherkassky (piano) Complete Recordings (APR)
Astonishing playing from a giant of the piano world [RCh]
Chopin: Robert Lortat – Complete recordings (APR)
Muscular and occasionally idiosyncratic playing from the latest discovery in APR’s French Piano School collection [RCh]
Chopin: 24 Preludes, 14 Waltzes (APR)
Expert re-masterings breathe new life into these treasured recordings [SG]
Chopin: 24 Preludes (Apex)
(Déjà Review) Lympany’s natural poetry is combined with superb detail and projection of inner voices [DS]
Chopin: Recital 4 (ATMA Classique)
A satisfying recital with a wide-ranging selection and an experienced interpreter [MG]
Robert Lortat (piano) – Chopin Recordings (APR)
Lortat, a real competitor to Cortot in Chopin, finally receives the transfers he deserves [JW]
Impromptus (Naïve)
Margain is very much at home in this music, and is its ideal exponent [SG]
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