from Vianna da Motta: Piano Concertos (CDA67163) 1 Moderato [9'43] 26 minutes 3 seconds 7 tracks2 Largo [1'45] 3 Variation 1 [1'33] 4 Variation 2 [1'52] 5 Variation 3 – Vivace – Tranquillo [3'19] 6 Variation 4 – Lento [4'38] 7 Variation 5 – Coda. Molto vivace [3'13] ‘A marvellously recorded programme … a joy to listen to’ (Gramophone) ‘To hear Pizarro is always a pleasure … lyrical phrasing wrapped in one of the most entrancing and expressive pianissimos of any pianist’ (International Record Review) ‘Pizarro gives the music exactly the full-bodied treatment [the piece] requires. A fine, satisfying disc, well worth exploring’ (Fanfare, USA) |