Rachmaninov

A feast of Russian piano music served up with spectacular aplomb by Lane [RCh]

A wonderful, spellbinding disc; legendary recordings of legendary performances of the two concertos [PSe]

(Déjà Review) Wide-ranging performances that encompass the entire gamut of Rachmaninov’s inexhaustible emotional palette [PL]

Interesting programming and some evocative pianism [RCh]

The protean but short-lived Wilhelm Grosz in popular fare from Weimar Berlin [JW]

An imaginative programme, stunningly performed [NB]

A very auspicious recording debut [JQ]

This brother and sister team are winning in this engaging programme [RCh)

(Déjà Review) A burnished classic of the gramophone [RB]

A valuable documentation of Delman’s versatility, musically, repertoire-wise and linguistically [GF]

Well planned and brilliantly executed recital culminates in a superb set of Rachmaninov variations [NB]

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

(Déjà Review) Playing of great intelligence, intellectual rigour and keen spontaneity [TH]

Musically and sonically outstanding [JQ]

Another way to listen to this imperishable masterpiece, beautifully arranged for and performed by lower, male voices [RMo]

This is in every way a distinguished Rachmaninoff album [JQ]

An interesting, well-presented performance on a budget issue [EJW]

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

In all respects, a worthy 150th anniversary tribute to Rachmaninov [JQ]

An individual, quite impressive view of these masterworks [RWe]

A treat for Rachmaninov enthusiasts [DMD]

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

The key release of Rachmaninov’s 150th anniversary year – a revelation [RWe]

(Déjà Review) Some fleet playing but 2 & 3 are too superficial to make the cycle recommendable as a whole [CH]