Franck: Piano Music

This recording contains all of the mature piano music by César Franck, and includes Stephen Hough's own stunning transcription of the Troisième Choral, originally composed for organ. Also featured is the Grand Caprice, one of numerous 'salon'-type pieces Franck composed in his youth.

CDA66918  67 minutes 36 seconds
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GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE
‘Wonderfully played … marvellous sound. This is a first-rate issue in every respect … only the most exalted comparisons will do for Stephen Hough's latest disc, and even they are struggling ...
‘It is hard to imagine better performances’ (BBC Music Magazine)
‘Must take pride of place among recordings of this repertoire. A most distinguished record in every way’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)