from Liszt: New Discoveries, Vol. 2 (CDA67455) 1 [untitled] in E flat major [5'05] 26 minutes 19 seconds 8 tracks2 Langueur?, in C minor [7'52] 3 [untitled] in E major [5'21] 4 —Dernière illusion (?), in D flat major [11'31] 5 [untitled] in G flat major [6'35] 6 Attente, in A major [3'54] 7 Alternative, in E major [1'26] 8 M.K., in D flat major [3'32] ‘Leslie Howard is once again an ardent and reflective champion in both his playing and in his brilliantly informative essay; he also promises further discoveries. Hyperion's sound and presentation is ... ‘His stylistic understanding is always impeccable, and as recorded here his Steinway makes a warmly appealing sound’ (BBC Music Magazine) ‘So we learn more about this extraordinary composer, thanks to that rare combination of Howard's scholarly musicianship … and fearless keyboard technique, allied to the ongoing commitment of Hype ... |