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Rob Challinor
Alkan: Complete Piano Music Volume 6 (Piano Classic)
Delights await in this chest of Alkan’s piano curiosities [RCh]
A Room of Her Own (Chandos)
The Neave Trio charm us in this collection of rarities [RCh]
Liszt-Beethoven: Complete Symphonies Vol 3 (Dynamic)
Vigorous and purposeful performances with an eye for detail [RCh]
Noskowski & Żeleński: Violin Sonatas (Naxos)
A couple of fine late romantic sonatas [RCh]
Schubert & Hummel: La contemplazione (IBS Classical)
The strong ties between these two giants are highlighted in this vivid recital [RCh]
Elly Ney (piano): Brahms & Schubert (APR)
There is some beautiful playing in these wartime recordings [RCh]
O L Fernândez: Piano music (Nimbus Records)
Imaginative and evocative music vividly played makes for a fabulous addition to this series [RCh]
Hartmann: Piano Works Volume 5 (Danacord)
Trondhjem continues exploring the pleasant piano music of this long-lived Dane [RCh]
Nocturnes from 19th century Russia, Volume 1 (Brilliant Classics)
A lovely collection that explores a rich seam of often neglected music and finds some real rarities [RCh]
Beach: Piano music (Piano Classics)
Frezzotti is splendid in Beach’s romantic world [RCh]
Palmgren: Complete Piano Works Vol. 7 (Grand Piano)
Very attractive music, lots of first recordings and another success in an exciting series [RCh]
The Degenhof Sessions (Genuin)
A wonderfully entertaining programme with some real treats [RCh}
Popper: Complete Transcriptions for Violoncello and Piano (Paladino Music)
A valuable addition to the Popper discography and a chance to hear a Hubay rarity [RCh]
Finnish Piano Works (Hänssler Classic)
Richly evocative music that rewards repeated listening [RCh]
Mendelssohn: Fantasies, Caprices, Variations (Dynamic)
Shihyun Lee never misses the mark in this wonderful collection of Mendelssohn’s sometimes overlooked piano works [RCh]
Franck: Piano Works (Hänssler Classic)
Fabulous playing shows off Franck’s early virtuosity while impressing in the familiar late works [RCh]
Krzyżanowski: Piano Works Vol. 4 (Acte Préalable)
Best yet in the exploratory series of Krzyżanowski’s piano music [RCh]
Mompou: Piano music (Chandos)
Beautifully textured playing in these three atmospheric collections [RCh]
Gnattali: Piano Music (Nimbus Records)
Brazilian music owes a lot to Radamés Gnattali and this is an excellent showcase of his piano music [RCh]
Mayer E: Piano Concerto, overtures (cpo)
Attractive music but only the later overtures are really outstanding [RCh]
Wilhelm Backhaus (piano) Complete Acoustic & Selected Electric Recordings (APR)
A wonderful completion of APR’s series exploring Backhaus’ exciting early recording career [RCh]
Ponchielli: Piano Music (Brilliant Classics)
Unknown but attractive salon piano from a composer known for opera [RCh]
Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum – August 2022 Festival (Danacord)
Another enjoyable portrait of this enduring festival which still piles on the surprises and delights [RCh]
Farrenc: Complete Piano Works 2 (Grand Piano)
A brilliant follow-up to the Etudes in elegant and winning performances [RCh]