from Medtner & Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos (CDA68145) 1 Toccata: Allegro risoluto [18'41] 38 minutes 58 seconds 3 tracks2 Romanza: Andante con moto – [8'37] 3 Divertimento: Allegro risoluto e molto vivace [11'40] ‘There is a palpable and invigorating rapport between Hamelin and Jurowski … few can illuminate or clarify complex textures quite as well as Marc-André Hamelin’ (Gramophone) ‘Marc-André Hamelin presents a vivid picture of Rachmaninov’s Third, where he is greatly helped by an energised LPO under their Music Director, Vladimir Jurowski’ (Classic FM) ‘Hamelin exhibits colossal technique and vitality in two Russian concertos … the gorgeous sound of Hamelin’s Steinway has been captured … in warm, clear tones by master recording engineer Si ... |