Instrumental, Piano Solos, Piano Sonatas, Barber (composer)
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[In the Coleridge-Taylor Impromptu] Kanneh-Mason’s controlled phrasing and shimmering tone is exquisite. —
Awards:
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2026, Critics' Choice 2021
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2021, Editor's Choice
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Presto Editor's Choice, July 2021
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Well known for their witty, well crafted arrangements, the Calefax Quintet are on top form here in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Barber’s jaunty Excursions. Azmeh and Hekkema’s Airports for... —
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Charles Ives's massive Concord Sonata has been well served on disc… Marc-André Hamelin… consistently faster than his rivals whenever a speeding-up is indicated, but always maintains crispness... —
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Building a Library, November 2004, First Choice
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Suave New York sophistication … In terms of piano playing, the aura of shimmering beauty created by means of a seemingly infinite variety of touch is the disc’s summit achievement … Murtfield... —
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Van Cliburn: Brahms, Barber, Beethoven & Chopin
3rd August 1964 Salzburg Mozarteum
Van Cliburn (piano)
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The big piece here is the Op 26 Piano Sonata of 1949, championed by Horowitz and uncompromising in every way, complete with 12-note rows. Korean pianist Yeseul Moon gives a scintillating performance,... —
