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Stephen Greenbank
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas No. 21, 23 (Deutsche Grammophon)
A glimpse into Serkin’s final thoughts in works always central to his repertoire [SG]
Samuel Barber: His Life and Legacy (University of Illinois Press)
A first class study, well worth tracking down [SG]
Bach: Organ Works, Vol 3 (Farao Classics)
A fitting ending to a magnificent project [SG]
Youri Egorov (piano) 1977 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (DeHaan Records)
A welcome addition to the Egorov discography [SG]
Pierre Cochereau (organ) The Album of the Centenary (Solstice)
A worthy tribute to a fine musician [SG]
Beethoven: Complete Piano Trios (Bridge Records)
Excellent performances, engaging and rewarding [SG]
Emanuel Feuermann (cello) In Concert (Parnassus)
Exceptionally fine cello playing, and artistic quality is high throughout [SG]
Bach: Sonatas for Violin and Keyboard (Ondine)
Melodically rich and well-crafted works, splendidly performed [SG]
Bartók & Kochan: Concertos (Forgotten Records)
Top-notch performances from the past given a new lease of life [SG]
Lully: Atys (Château de Versailles)
This will bring much pleasure to lovers of French Baroque [SG]
Messiaen: La Nativité du Seigneur (Aeolus)
A glowing and atmospheric account in spectacular SACD sound [SG]
Malcolm Frager (piano) – The Young Malcolm Frager (Parnassus)
Pianism of the highest calibre [SG]
Sir Adrian Boult (conductor) Berg, Stravinsky & Vaughan Williams (SOMM Recordings)
A significant addition to the Boult discography [SG]
Bach: Goldberg Variations (Deutsche Grammophon)
Freshness, new life, vitality and a wealth of new insights are bought to this oft-recorded work [SG]
Bosmans & Chapiro: Forgotten Voices Rediscovered (Fineline)
Music of great charm [SG]
Shura Cherkassky (piano): The Complete 78-rpm Recordings 1923-1950 (APR)
An opportunity to savour Cherkassy’s seductive magic [SG]
Chopin: Piano Works (DeHaan Records)
Superlative playing – a valuable addition to the Egorov discography [SG]
Vivaldi, D Scarlatti, Caldara: Cantatas (Capriccio)
A release well worth revisiting a decade later [SG]
Martinů: Complete Piano Trios (Naxos)
The Arbors showcase these compelling works with vitality and élan [SG]
Beethoven & Schubert: Piano Trios (Forgotten Records)
One can only marvel at the commitment and vitality of these two live performances [SG]