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Rob Challinor
Kullak: Piano Works (Naxos)
Winning performances of music from a mostly forgotten but undeniably inventive composer [RCh]
Wurmser: À la lueur du timbre (Hortus)
Wurmser’s miniatures explore impressionism when they venture out of a light salon mood [RCh]
Polignac: Piano Works (Grand Piano)
Some impressively vivid music here that ignites an interest to hear it in its orchestral colours [RCh]
Jesús María Sanromá (piano): Complete Boston ‘Pops’ Recordings (APR)
A very enjoyable disc showcasing Sanroma’s dazzling and engaging pianism [RCh]
Aristo Sham (piano): Timeline (Universal Music)
A very impressive début disc from this Van Cliburn winner [RCh]
J Wieniawski: Piano Works (Naxos)
Idiomatic virtuoso piano works from one of the more imaginative and successful Polish composers of the post-Chopin era [RCh]
Polish Kaleidoscope 4: Piano Duo (Chopin University Press)
Delightful four hand music from forgotten characters of Poland’s musical past [RCh]
Malcolm Binns (piano) A 90th Birthday Tribute (APR)
An exceptional tribute to an exceptional pianist [RCh]
Noskowski & Rytel: Piano Music (Chopin University Press)
Attractive romantic pieces from this little known teacher and pupil magnificently played [RCh]
Bortkiewicz: A Romantic From Kharkiv (Music & Arts)
If it is full blown Romantic pianism that you want, this disc fits the bill perfectly [RCh]
Godowsky: Transcriptions (Piano Classics)
Godowsky’s contrapuntal skill is on display in this masterful and very enjoyable recital [RCh]
Hommage à Pleyel (Claves)
The lovely sound of a 1937 Pleyel inspired Collins to record this warm-hearted recital [RCh]
Matthias Kirschnereit (piano): Wagner Liaisons (Berlin Classics)
Wagner at the piano skilfully contrasted with music by composers who loved or loathed him – and sometimes both [RCh]
Vittorio Forte (piano) Volver (Mirare)
A vibrant and vivid exploration of Latin American piano [RCh]
Kątski: Piano Works 3 (Acte Préalable)
Dobrzański continues his exploration of this forgotten Pole with souvenirs of his extensive travels [RCh]
Robert Schumann: Piano works (Da Vinci Classics)
Mariani finds inspiration in Schumann’s passionate moods [RCh]
Nicolas Medtner plays Medtner (APR)
Medtner’s incredible solo pianism now in one stunning set [RCh]
Schloss Husum 2024: Rarities of Piano Music (Danacord)
This wonderful festival never lets us down [RCh]
Swans: Music for cello & piano (Hyperion)
An intriguing collection of pieces with some welcome rarities [RCh]
Tim Rumsey (piano): Transcriptions (Luminate Records)
A triumphant transcription recital that shows the golden age of the piano is alive and well [RCh]
Rota: Complete Solo Piano Works, Vol. 2 (Grand Piano)
Rota’s most famous work joins some intriguing film and solo piano music [RCh]
Piano music played by Fanny Davies & Adela Verne (APR)
It is wonderful to have Davies’ Schumann back in the catalogue and Adela Verne’s discs are a delicious bonus [RCh]
Rendano: Piano Concerto (Dynamic)
Excellent performances though the concerto’s inspiration falls short [RCh]
Liszt: Le Concert c’est Moi (Gramola)
Heroic, demonic, passion and lyricism; Liszt’s whirlwind of imaginative ideas given full rein by Titova [RCh]
