Three substantial sets of variations—by Glazunov, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov—plus a delightful amuse-bouche from John Field, who settled in St Petersburg in the early years of the nineteenth century, make up Piers Lane’s attractive and virtuosic programme.
‘The meatiest and finest work here—also the best played—is the Rachmaninov, which Lane executes with transparently more freedom and pure relish. There is much to admire here, from the judicious pacing ...
BBC Music Magazine
‘I’d like to head straight for the Rachmaninov, the Variations on a theme of Chopin—the famous C minor prelude No 20—I think that this CD is worth it just for this opening theme; it is one ...
BBC Music Magazine‘I’d like to head straight for the Rachmaninov, the Variations on a theme of Chopin—the famous C minor prelude No 20—I think that this CD is worth it just for this opening theme; it is one ...