SOMM
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Valerie Tryon plays Rachmaninov, R. Strauss & Dohnányi
Valerie Tryon (piano)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jac van Steen
Tryon's second disc for Somm once more distils her very recognisable virtues. Whether in Rachmaninov, Richard Strauss or Dohnanyi, her articulation remains clear and precise, her approach lyrical... —
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[Cousin] tackles the...demanding sets of Etudes-Tableaux and demonstrates an impressive command of their huge technical challenges...[In Op. 39 No. 4] supported by an admirably clear recording,... —
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The Crown Imperial
Marches for 20th Century British Coronations
London Symphonic Concert Band, Tom Higgins
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It goes without saying that the intelligence and seasoned artistry governing Donohoe’s best Prokofiev performances deserve serious consideration —
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Big-boned and unwieldy, Mignone’s Piano Concerto leans a little too heavily on Rachmaninov, but the sultry Albeniz is worth getting to know. Passionate performances of both. —
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[Peter Donohoe] finds a nobility in the First Sonata’s closing ‘Funebre’, bringing a curious reflective quality to its ‘Quasi niente’ central section. —
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Emma Johnson’s highly effective arrangements of Johann Strauss’s Frühlingsstimmen and perpetuum mobile really stand out, projecting all the charm, energy, verve and humour that you could wish... —
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The whole disc is great fun, and there is enough good musicianship behind the arrangements and the performances to sustain interest on repeated hearings. Well-balanced recorded sound and informative,... —
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Special offer. Gershwin: Centennial Edition
Leopold Godowsky III (piano)
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Jose Serebrier
