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Rob Challinor
Palmgren: Complete Piano Works, Vol. 9 (Grand Piano)
There are some attractive miniatures on this latest addition to this series that seems set to continue for some time [RCh]
Fauré, Liszt, Onslow: Piano duets (Divine Art)
A delightful recital that sheds light on a neglected early duet sonata [RCh]
Liszt: Transcriptions (Divine Art)
An attractive recital of some of Liszt’s best transcriptions [RCh]
The Chopin Traditions Vol 1 (Chopin University Press)
Some excellent Chopin here but thin on documentation for such a promising series [RCh]
Baroque + Forth. Baroque masterpieces transcribed for solo piano (Azure Sky)
A thoughtful collection of baroque piano transcriptions that ventures beyond the familiar [RCh]
Chopin in Vienna: (Azure Sky)
Chopin’s early successes and a rarity in this well-played recital [RCh]
Alexandra Dariescu (piano): A Child’s Dream (Signum Classics)
Dariescu is in fine form in this excellently curated collection of pieces that have real meaning for her [RCh]
Melcer: Songs & Piano Transcriptions (Acte Préalable)
A competent if not dazzling addition to Acte Préalable’s growing catalogue of Melcer’s works [RCh]
Weiyin Chen (piano): La Belle Époque (Claves)
An enjoyable mix of favourites with a couple of rarities for good measure [RCh]
Rheinberger: Early Piano Works (ARS Produktion)
Attractive early romantic miniatures that supplement Hanselmann’s complete Rheinberger piano edition [RCh]
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]
