from Alexandrov: Piano Music (CDA67328) 1 Longing: Languido [2'24] 5 minutes 26 seconds 4 tracks2 Étude: Pas très vite [1'03] 3 Impression, Botticelli: Très nerveux, tempo rubato [0'48] 4 Epilogue: Poco agitato – Drammatico [1'11] ‘Hamish Milne’s poetic insight comes as no surprise … this is rather a find … civilised, rewarding listening, warmly recommended to anyone for whom aesthetic novelty matters less than purely ... ‘Sumptuous recording, with brilliant and thoughtful playing by Hamish Milne … piano enthusiasts looking for new material – especially those interested in Russian music – will certainly enjoy this ... ‘This is altogether exceptional playing … it made me want to dust down my two volumes of Alexandrov's music and take them straight to the piano to find out what other treasures they have in store ... |