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Two composers, masters of their very different idioms, brought together by this talented young pianist [RCh]

A perfect picture of French pianism in the early part of the twentieth century [RCh]

An interesting collection of transcriptions let down by lacklustre playing [RCh]

Dazzling playing in these highly appealing rarities [RCh]

Paris, Pelléas, Party – a winning trio in this sparkling collection [RCh]

Treats galore in this annual release that never disappoints [RCh]

Maria Stratigou is winning once more in this third volume of Farrenc’s complete piano music [RCh]

A stellar exploration of female composers at the piano, in more ways than one [RCh]

Arrau in blistering form in this romantic repertoire [RCh]

These pioneering and wonderfully executed performances are a valuable addition to Brendel’s discography (RCh)

It is wonderful to hear these pianists who have been undeservedly forgotten and in new works to their discography [RCh]

Khachaturian’s colourful scores brought to life at the piano [RCh]

An unknown Leschetizky pupil whose recordings are strictly for those interested in the Polish pedagogue’s legacy [RCh]

An engaging and varied recital of Lecuona’s colourful piano music [RCh]

A début that very much lives up to its name [RCh]

Meloclassic are doing us a real service adding to the discography of this wonderfully sensitive pianist [RCh]

Strong, thoughtful and vivacious performances of these revolutionary sonatas [RCh]

Attractive piano miniatures by a late-Romantic Dane [RCh]

Delights all round on this Mediterranean exploration [RCh]

Playing that leaves you gasping, mostly in astonishment but occasionally in frustration [RCh]

The cream of Scriabin’s early sonatas and a handful of miniatures in strong performances [RCh]

Bold playing and a glorious richness of writing in Mariani’s evocative soundscapes [RCh]

Gülbadamova has a feel for Dohnányi’s style in this rewarding recital [RCh]

Bolet at his sparkling best back in the catalogue [RCh]