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Track(s) taken from CDA66717

Piano Concerto in F minor, Op 16

composer
Adolph von Henselt (1814-1889)
Alfred A Kalmus (MDS)

Marc-André Hamelin (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
Recording details: December 1993
Govan Town Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
Produced by Andrew Keener
Engineered by Philip Hobbs
Release date: April 1994
Total duration: 29 minutes 44 seconds
 

Reviews

‘The phenomenal playing and superb musicianship of Marc-André Hamelin whose account of the staggeringly difficult Henselt Concerto is quite breathtaking. A thoroughly enjoyable disc well worth exploring’ (Gramophone)

‘Recommended without reservation’ (American Record Guide)

‘You could hardly ask for a more brilliant display of fireworks’ (Classic CD)

‘An admirable disc for all lovers of bravura virtuoso piano writing’ (CDReview)

„Hamelin's performance can only be described as sensational“ (Piano, Germany)

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