'Leslie Howard understands Rubinstein's range of temperament very well indeed and I cannot think of another pianist whose advocacy could have been more persuasive … a notable pianistic achievement whose effect is heightened by Hyperion's lifelike digital recording' (Gramophone)
'Impressive, large-scale works... all brilliantly played' (The Tablet)
'Howard est à la fois un prodigieux virtuose et un poète capable de faire surgir de délicates visions de l'ivoire. Si l'on ajoute un imparable sens de la construction conférant une solide assise à ces édifices apolliniens, on comprend que ces sonates ont trouvé avec lui leur référence' (Diapason, France)
Piano Sonata No 1 in E minor, Op 12
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CD1
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Movement 3: Moderato
[4:25]
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Piano Sonata No 2 in C minor, Op 20
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Movement 1: Allegro con moto
[7:34]
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Movement 3: Vivace
[9:32]
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Piano Sonata No 3 in F major, Op 41
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CD2
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Movement 3: Andante
[7:48]
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Movement 4: Allegro vivace
[7:51]
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Piano Sonata No 4 in A minor, Op 100
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Movement 1: Moderato con moto
[15:23]
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Movement 2: Allegro vivace
[6:57]
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Movement 3: Andante
[10:48]
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Movement 4: Allegro assai
[8:18]
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