 | from Rachmaninov: The Complete Solo Piano Music (CDS44041/8) 1 Allegro vivace [1'18] 41 minutes 36 seconds 13 tracks2 Allegretto [2'57] 3 Allegro vivace [2'31] 4 Allegro con brio [5'55] 5 Moderato [3'04] 6 Allegro appassionato [1'26] 7 Moderato [2'54] 8 Vivo [1'49] 9 Allegro moderato [3'06] 10 Lento [6'06] 11 Allegretto [2'35] 12 Allegro [2'37] 13 Grave [5'18] ‘A fine achievement from Howard Shelley and Hyperion alike. These superbly recorded, idiomatic readings demonstrate Shelley's virtuoso pianism and affinity for this music in performances of the highes ... ‘A significant testimony to Howard Shelley's artistry. Pianistically impeccable, he understands what Rachmaninov was about’ (Gramophone) |