CD, Alkan (composer)

Almost all the remaining 20 items strike me as Husum at its best: pianists whose inquisitiveness has unearthed some gem, the performance of which either leaves you wreathed in smiles or sends... — Gramophone Magazine, November 2019 More…

Two major pluses are the excellent contextual essay and the budget price. It’s a steal. — BBC Music Magazine, February 2018 More…

Goldstone and Clemmow's complete survey is a welcome addition to the catalogue, for these pieces show a different side to Alkan's music personality, making thoughtfully genial music with friends... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2011, 3 out of 5 stars More…

As this disc so persuasively reveals, there are a number of Alkan's chamber works that are long overdue for serious consideration. His violin sonata, the Grand duo concertante, for instance,... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

[Fowke's] playing is that of a true virtuoso, sumptuously coloured and inflected, while Marc-Andre Hamelin displays all of his superhuman command in his own savagely intricate Prelude and Fugue... — Gramophone Magazine, October 2010 More…

McCallum and Helyard are a formidable duo.
There is a certain sense of unity and balance throughout this recording. Both pianists contribute to the seamless and effortless sound. The sense of... — Early Music Magazine, October 2023 More…

Throughout there is much to savour and admire - music and performances - on a disc that lasts an incredible 83'30''...Maltempo is wonderfully well attuned to Alkan's unique voice and I'm grateful... — Gramophone Magazine, September 2014 More…