Andrey Gugnin presents a wonderful all-Grieg recital, the elegant neo-classicism of From Holberg’s time (a rare and welcome opportunity to hear the original version for solo piano) contrasting with the brooding magnificence of the Ballade. Two complete sets of Lyric Pieces—those most perfect of piano miniatures—are also included.
‘Gugnin ripples his way through the Holberg Suite in its original piano solo guise, radiating poise, affection and respect for its Golden Age retrospection … Gugnin lavishes immense sympat ...
BBC Music Magazine
‘Andrey Gugnin has shown us before in his recordings of Shostakovich and Scriabin what an extraordinary amount of technique and colour he has, and it’s a perfect fit here in the way he encompasses not ...
BBC Music Magazine‘Andrey Gugnin has shown us before in his recordings of Shostakovich and Scriabin what an extraordinary amount of technique and colour he has, and it’s a perfect fit here in the way he encompasses not ...