In the October 2017 issue of Gramophone, on sale from October 6, Hugo Shirley meets Daniil Trifonov to talk about ‘Chopin Evocations’, the gifted pianist’s new DG recording centred around the Chopin piano concertos. In addition, Chloë Hanslip and Danny Driver discuss their new Beethoven violin sonatas recording on Rubicon, while soprano Carolyn Sampson, countertenor Iestyn Davies and pianist Joseph Middleton enthuse about their new disc of songs on BIS.

Elsewhere, don’t miss our first ever Winter Festivals Guide, plus a beautifully written tribute to Emil Gilels by fellow pianist Boris Giltburg.

Plus, don’t miss our expert critics’ opinions of the newest classical releases – which recordings will be named Editor’s Choice this month?

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