Review - French School Pianists Play French Concertos
'Another invaluable set that puts pianophiles in APR’s debt once more'
There was a time when the greatness of the team had to be taken on trust, such was the paucity...
Reviewed by David Gutman in issue: 4/2000
The Hanover Band were recording Beethoven symphonies with period instruments some time before the present vogue began; but in those...
Reviewed by Stephen Johnson in issue: 1/1989
As a pupil of Beethoven and teacher of Liszt, Carl Czerny holds an important place in music history. However, the...
Reviewed by Tim Parry in issue: 2/1997
Decca’s invaluable DVD and bonus CD contains all known footage of Sir Clifford Curzon in solo recital, made available for...
Reviewed by Bryce Morrison in issue: 13/2007
It is difficult to respond very enthusiastically to Rostropovich's 1978 recording of the Dvorak Cello Concerto. There is no doubt...
Reviewed by Ivan March in issue: 2/1989
Few young pianists are as blessed as Yundi Li‚ the 19yearold Chinese pianist who won the 2000 International Chopin Competition...
Reviewed in issue 6/2002
Verrett was one of the most charismatic and vivid singers of the 1960s and ’70s. Her Amneris‚ Eboli‚ Azucena‚ Carmen...
Reviewed in issue 9/2002
What a marvellous record this is! Receiving it now in CD format provides the chance to enjoy afresh the spirited...
Reviewed by Andrew Lamb in issue: 1/1986
It is hard to know which came first – title or concept – but it is clear that what we...
Reviewed by Lindsay Kemp in issue: 7/2011
These performances, recorded between 1993 and 1995, are notable for polish, astute musicianship and expressive character. Both players favour full,...
Reviewed by DuncanDruce in issue: 2/2011
'Another invaluable set that puts pianophiles in APR’s debt once more'
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