from Rachmaninov: The Complete Solo Piano Music (CDS44041/8) 1 Largo [3'37] 35 minutes 8 seconds 10 tracks2 Maestoso [3'36] 3 Tempo di minuetto [3'10] 4 Andante cantabile [4'43] 5 Alla marcia [4'12] 6 Andante [3'46] 7 Allegro [2'36] 8 Allegro vivace [3'30] 9 Presto [2'00] 10 Largo [3'58] ‘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) |