Review: Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 3 (Daniil Trifonov, The Philadelphia Orchestra/Nézet-Séguin)
Trifonov proves a passionate Rachmaninov advocate.
Michael Quinn is a former theatre director and BBC Radio Drama producer who writes about classical music, opera and theatre. A former Deputy Editor of Gramophone, he is obituaries editor for The Stage, booklet editor for SOMM Recordings, and programming consultant to Northern Ireland’s newest arts centre, The Portico of Ards.
Trifonov proves a passionate Rachmaninov advocate.
‘Ur-Boris’ is richly played, strongly sung, superbly recorded.
A fine, felt, forcibly argued finish to a ripely individual survey.
Kolesnikov stakes claim as Chopin interpreter of insight.
Levit goes full cycle – pianist stakes his claim as a Beethovenian for contemporary ears.
It’s Haydn, but not as you’ve ever heard him before.
Berlin’s new broom – thrilling Pathétique announces formidable partnership.
Expressive playing makes up for misleading title.
A superbly played conclusion to an enterprising series.
Head and heart: Goerne and Andsnes mix drama and poetry.
Schiff reborn guarantees revelations aplenty.
Superbly played rumination on meeting of musical minds.
Lisiecki brings winning youthful brio and ardour to Mendelssohn’s Piano.