The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 38 · Rubinstein & Scharwenka

The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 38 · Rubinstein & Scharwenka
APE | Booklet | 266 MB | 2005

Marc-André Hamelin (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Michael Stern (conductor)

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GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE 'Described by one respected critic as the greatest living pianist, Marc-André Hamelin soars to ever new heights of virtuosity … Hamelin is superbly partnered and recorded, and lovers of lush, romantic melody embellished with hundreds and thousands of winking sequins need look no further' (Gramophone Magazine) 'Marc-André Hamelin gives a dazzling account' (BBC Music Magazine) 'Hamelin's legendary technique thrills at every turn, and in the Rubinstein his scorching virtuosity and emotional intensity mesmerises from beginning to end. Anyone who loves Tchaikovsky or Rachmaninov should investigate this stunning disc without delay!' (Classic FM Magazine) 'Rubinstein's Fourth Concerto can hold its own against Tchaikovsky's infinitely better known First and, on the strength of this recording, deserves to regain a place in the classical repertoire. There is musical swagger, pathos, poetry and heroism in both of the works couple on this album' (Music Week) 'Hamelin, who makes out the best possible case for the music, is now the version to have. In any case, his many admirers will flock, and rightly, to acquire this excellently recorded disc of two fairly unfamiliar concertos which, whatever their virtues and failings, provide ideal vehicles for Hamelin's abundant talents' (International Record Review) 'We have been in need of a modern recording by a pianist of the stature of Hamelin who can deliver Rubinstein's passion, impetuosity, quick changes of mood, and technical demands with ease. He gives a performance of the last movement that is so rousing that it has never sounded so convincing on disc … an excellent disc that is highly recommended' (International Piano) 'This will appeal to experts as well as those who only know, say, the Rachmaninov or Tchaikovsky concertos. Another fabulous disc (and as usual excellent sleeve-notes). Rolls-Royce stuff' (HMV Choice) 'Virtuoso repertoire, virtuoso playing - there's breathtaking snap and clarity to the rhythms, imposing weight to the climaxes … surely one of the peaks of Hyperion's 'Romantic Piano Concerto' series. All in all, urgently recommended' (Fanfare, USA)

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CD
Piano Concerto No 1 in B flat minor, Op 32 Franz Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924)
Piano Concerto No 4 in D minor, Op 70 Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894)

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The Romantic Piano Concerto Series · Vol. 33 · Xaver Scharwenka · Piano Concertos 2 & 3

The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 33 · Xaver Scharwenka · Piano Concertos 2 & 3
APE 3.99 | CUE | Booklet | 255 MB

Seta Tanyel (piano), Radio Philharmonie Hannover des NDR, Tadeusz Strugala (conductor)


'Seta Tanyel's outstanding performances are suffused with the very epitome of the romantic soul' (American Record Guide)

'an admirable addition to an admirable series. The recordings retain their original excellence and Tadeusz Strugula and the German orchestra back their stylish soloist to the hilt' (Gramophone)

'there is a meaty flamboyance to both these concertos, giving them a personality of their own. Seta Tanyel brings to them an impressive strength of purpose and a rhapsodic lyrical spirit that project the music with appealing panache' (Daily Telegraph)

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Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor Op 56
Piano Concerto No 3 in C sharp minor Op 80

Seta Tanyel
Radio Philharmonie Hannover des NDR
Tadeusz Strugala

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The Romantic Piano Concerto Series · Vol. 11 · Sauer & Scharwenka

The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 11 · Sauer & Scharwenka · Piano Concertos
APE 3.99 | CUE | Covers | 268 MB

GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE / CRITICS' CHOICE
GRAMOPHONE AWARD WINNER / RECORD OF THE YEAR 1996
CLASSIC CD AWARD WINNER
CLASSIC CD 100 GREATEST DISCS OF THE DECADE

'A glitteringly worthy addition to the Hyperion series ... Stephen Hough exhibits dazzling flair in showpiece concertos by Sauer and Scharwenka – and plenty of stamina ... Hough plays throughout with exhilarating momentum and dazzling technical address. I doubt whether any CD has so many double octave passages as this, but he never wearies, and his response to both works is as many-sided as the music itself ... Not to be missed, on any account’ (Classic CD)

'Here, surely, is the jewel in the crown of Hyperion's absorbing series ... A flawless marriage of composer, performance, recording and presentation ... For here is a scintillating wit and ebullience that will make lesser technicians and stylists weep with envy ... As magisterial as it is ear ... tickling and affectionate, his playing glows with warmth…and pulses with the most nonchalant glitter in the finale ... [Sauer] Throughout, haunting melodies are embroidered with the finest pianistic tracery and, once again, the performance is bewitching ... [Sauer Cavatina] Hough’s caressing, fine ... spun tone and long ... breathed phrasing are a model for singers as well as pianists (Gramophone)

'Virtuosity as impish as it is magisterial ... [he] wings his way through every good-humoured page with a poetic and technical zest that takes us back to the great pianists of the past; to a golden age of piano playing' (BBC)

'Here are two long-neglected piano concertos that will thrill and delight you ... Stephen Hough’s playing of it confirms his place as one of the half dozen greatest piano technicians of our time ... Hyperion’s Romantic Piano Concerto survey has never had a more distinguished protagonist than Stephen Hough' (Fanfare, USA)

'A first class Hyperion recording.' (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

'Stephen Hough’s punchy, glittering account [of the Scharwenka] is electrifying, his precision and rhythmic élan, especially in the terrifying finale, is beyond praise' (International Record Review)

'This Gramophone Award-winning disc thrills from start to finish ... Hough’s meticulously voiced and glistening pianism really takes some believing considering the technical pressure exerted by these caruscatingly ingenious scores ... Anyone who has yet to catch up with this remarkable disc should do so without delay' (International Piano)

CD
Scharwenka · Piano Concerto No 4 in F minor, Op 82
Sauer · Piano Concerto No 1 in E minor

Stephen Hough pf
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Lawrence Foster cond

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