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Stephen Greenbank
Fauré: Piano Works (Hyperion)
Magical performances, illuminated and musically informed, recorded in superior sound [SG]
Karczyński: Organ Works (Ars Sonara)
A pleasurable first encounter with organ works which cry out imploringly for wider currency [SG]
The Life and Music of Elizabeth Maconchy (Boydell & Brewer)
An intellectually rewarding book, both absorbing and enlightening [SG]
Chopin: 24 Preludes, 14 Waltzes (APR)
Expert re-masterings breathe new life into these treasured recordings [SG]
Sagvik: Solo Piano Music (Nosag Records)
Piano music both engaging and enlightening [SG]
Bruk: Symphonies 15 & 16 (Toccata Classics)
Emotionally charged and challenging music offers much food for thought [SG]
Glinka: Piano Works (Forgotten Records)
Interesting and appealing with much to enjoy [SG]
Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin (Deutsche Grammophon)
Exemplary singularity of vision and artful musicianship [SG]
Lekeu: Piano Trio (Forgotten Records)
A brief glimpse into a life tragically cut short [SG]
Sagvik: String Quartets (Nosag Records)
For those adventurous enough to explore, I’d say go for it, you won’t be disappointed [SG]
Kathleen Long (piano) The Decca Solo Recordings 1941-1945 (APR)
Refined inscriptions, lovingly restored [SG]
Bach: Goldberg Variations (Encelade)
A satisfying account, displaying deep insights, profound musicality and freshness [SG]
Carl Seemann (piano): The Orfeo Recordings (Orfeo)
Seemann’s live airings make a welcome return [SG]
Beethoven: Cello Sonatas (Leaf Music)
Passion, intensity and artistic vision are appreciable throughout [SG]
Eudice Shapiro (violin) (Biddulph)
A lovingly restored aural document of an exceptional violinist and remarkable musician [SG]
Messiaen: Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant Jésus (OUR Recordings)
This glowing account stands shoulder to shoulder with the very best versions in the catalogue [SG]
Beethoven: Piano Concertos (Reference Recordings)
Characterful performances captured in phenomenal sound [SG]
Impromptus (Naïve)
Margain is very much at home in this music, and is its ideal exponent [SG]
Hommage à Blanche Selva (Ciar Classics)
A pleasing disc of rarities – a worthy tribute [SG]
Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas (Cambria)
Top-drawer interpretations in every respect [SG]
Ervin Nyiregyházi (piano) Live Vol. 3 (Sonetto Classics)
Will appeal both to fans of Ervin Nyiregyházi and aficionados of the art of piano [SG]