from Haydn: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 3 (CDA67882) 1 Moderato [8'35] 15 minutes 33 seconds 3 tracks2 Scherzando: Allegro con brio [3'13] 3 Menuet: Moderato [3'45] ‘The playing is outstanding for its crystalline tone, springy rhythms, lively tempos and integral handling of ornamentation. Hyperion's recording of the modern Steinway is cleanly focused … Hamel ... ‘The most immediately striking feature of the set is the unfailingly superb, crystalline clarity of Hamelin's sound … the performances are next to flawless’ (International Record Review) |