Chopin

A wonderfully entertaining programme with some real treats [RCh}

(Déjà Review) No Arrau admirer would want to be without it [JW]

A valuable addition to the Popper discography and a chance to hear a Hubay rarity [RCh]

More than just a souvenir of a fine recital [DC]

An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]

Superlative playing – a valuable addition to the Egorov discography [SG]

Forgotten but Restored: the art of a fluent, fleet but nervous Danish pianist and Nielsen specialist [JW]

A wonderful completion of APR’s series exploring Backhaus’ exciting early recording career [RCh]

Chiu possesses a melting tone and a high level of musicianship [CC]

A long overdue salute to an overlooked Auer student and a Canadian violinist of technical polish [JW]

Backhaus’s earliest recordings reappear, in largely pre-existing restorations, to renewed triumph [JW]

Astonishing playing from a giant of the piano world [RCh]

Muscular and occasionally idiosyncratic playing from the latest discovery in APR’s French Piano School collection [RCh]

A low key and reflective recital that mostly satisfies [RCh]

Expert re-masterings breathe new life into these treasured recordings [SG]

(Déjà Review) Lympany’s natural poetry is combined with superb detail and projection of inner voices [DS]

A satisfying recital with a wide-ranging selection and an experienced interpreter [MG]

Lortat, a real competitor to Cortot in Chopin, finally receives the transfers he deserves [JW]

Margain is very much at home in this music, and is its ideal exponent [SG]

(Déjà Review) The cumulative power of the Preludes make this, for some, the greatest performance of the work ever recorded [JL]

The most fun musical history lesson I can imagine [DMD]

(Déjà Review) Truly inspired performances of masterful music [PJL]

A release pianophiles will treasure [SG]

Old war horses emerge reinvigorated [DMD]