A catalogue of revelations on how the Russian composers piano music should sound one of the finest performances Ive ever heard from the Scottish pianistOsborne presented a textbook demonstration of clarity of thought and purpose a philosophy which banished notions of Rachmaninovs music as turgid, densely textured emotional upheaval in sonic form. This was so clear it had a rare purity, wholly refreshing the music in all its parts (The Glasgow Herald) Textures that on the page look impossibly convoluted emerged wonderously clear, fluent and beauteous (Financial Times) Steven Osbornes live performances of Rachmaninovs preludes were greeted ecstatically by critics and audience alike: a new benchmark for performances of these works, and a new departure for this most subtle and sensitive of pianists. Now Steven has committed the complete cycle to disca surprisingly rare recording venture in itself. His matchless musicianship has rarely been so blazingly evident as it is here. Also apparent is his deeply individual relationship with the repertoire. This is a disc to treasure.