Liszt
Liszt: Transcendental Études (Steinway & Sons)
A legendary performance unfolds before you [NB]
Rossinian Dreams (Da Vinci Classics)
A recital demonstrating Liszt’s love of Rossini but with an odd coupling [RCh]
Liszt: Piano Works Vol. 2 (Prima Facie)
Hamilton appears very clearly passionate about this music [JF]
Otto Klemperer (conductor): The Remastered Edition (Warner Classics)
Klemperer consolidated; his full Warner legacy in best-yet transfers [JW]
Moment of Eternity (Genuin)
A beautifully executed programme of solo piano music that has identity as its theme and its concealment behind masks [MSt]
Liszt: Complete Piano Music Vol 22 (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Excellent recording, excellent Liszt playing, at times verging upon the legendary [PSh]
Liszt: Transcriptions for Two Pianos (Da Vinci Classics)
I will be returning to this CD often [JWe]
Ervin Nyiregyházi (piano) Live Vol. 3 (Sonetto Classics)
Will appeal both to fans of Ervin Nyiregyházi and aficionados of the art of piano [SG]
Ataúlfo Argenta (conductor) (EMI Classics)
(Déjà Review) Lisztians need to hear Argenta’s Faust; his El Amor Brujo is perhaps the best ever [RB]
Liszt: Death and Transfiguration (Prima Facie)
thoroughly enjoyed this set – clearly a lot of thought went into programming these pieces [JWe]
Frederica von Stade (mezzo-soprano) Song Recital (Sony Classical)
(Déjà Review) One of the most sheerly beautiful and instantly recognisable mezzos of the last fifty years [RMo]
Jacob Lateiner (piano) The Lost Art Vol. 2 (Parnassus)
A pianist deserving of wider currency [SG]
Claudio Arrau (piano) The Complete Warner Classics Recordings (Warner Classics)
Aristocratic, authoritative and poetic performances [SG]
Alkan & Liszt: Piano Works (RCA)
Utterly commanding – refuses to let you do anything other than flinch, succumb, brave it out and celebrate [RB]
Akito Tani (piano): In Concert (Exton)
An exciting new talent, and a generous and rewarding disc [SG]
Beethoven & Mozart: Piano Transcriptions (BIS)
Sensational pianism, inspiration, and exuberant pianism in every track [MM]
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