Silvestrov
Silvestrov: Symphony for Violin and Orchestra ‘Widmung’ (Naxos)
Two of the works which made Silvestrov’s reputation, in good performances [SB]
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20, Symphony No. 40; Schumann: Piano Concerto (C Major)
A beautifully filmed concert with a surprising programme [WH]
Winter Whispers: Ukrainian Piano Tales (Ars Produktion)
Simple music, but repeated listening brings rewards [SA]
Hélène Grimaud (piano) Mozart & Schumann (C major)
A very fine orchestra and pianist in a concert of some distinction [RWe]
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]
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No.3 (Channel Classics)
A very personal and compelling recording, if a touch idiosyncratic, of Rach 3 [MB]
Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss vor Husum – August 2022 Festival (Danacord)
Well-chosen, interesting repertoire, and many discoveries [JF]
Silvestrov: The Messenger (Challenge Classics)
A valuable collection of the Ukrainian composer’s chamber works [SB]
Silvestrov: Silent Songs (DG)
This cycle, like no other, compels attention with its haunting quietude [RWe]
Silvestrov: Requiem (BR Klassik)
A moving personal dedication to his wife by Ukraine’s greatest living composer [GT]
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