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Rob Challinor
Sophie Pacini (piano) Puzzle (Fuga Libera)
A very personal and individual approach to these romantic works that would not be for everyone [RCh]
Weigl: Piano Concerto (cpo)
Wonderful late romanticism conveying vast landscapes of imagination [RCh]
Franck: Piano Rarities (Grand Piano)
Interesting transcriptions but the drama here is far too restrained [RCh]
Mendelssohn, F: Das Jahr (Danacord)
An attractive performance of Mendelssohn-Hensel’s most ambitious piano collection [RCh]
Mayer: Piano works (Dynamic)
Attractive miniatures in the mould of Schumann and Mendelssohn [RCh]
Czerny-Stefańska (piano) Concert Tours in Germany (Meloclassic)
An excellent all-round portrait of this outstanding pianist [RCh]
Farrenc: Piano Works Vol. 1 (Grand Piano)
Marvellous playing here highlighting the splendid writing of this neglected composer [RCh]
Piano Music From Vienna (Gramola)
A vivid evocation of the opulence and spirit of Vienna [RCh]
Leoncavallo: Piano Works (Da Vinci Classics)
Melodious salon pieces with some attractive and impish surprises [RCh]
Saint-Saëns: Piano Works and Transcriptions (Piano 21)
Saint-Saëns heard in a new way in a vivid and creative programme [RCh]
Stefan Askenase (piano) Concerts (Meloclassic)
Finesse and elegance in these richly recorded recitals [RCh]
Franck: Piano Works (Evil Penguin)
A well-considered programme, polished playing, but I miss the grander passions [RCh]
Piano Rarities at Husum 2022 (Danacord)
Husum surprises and delights once more [RCh]
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