The Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto Edition - 1991-2007

The first of two box sets celebrating one of the most ambitious, and successful, series in the history of classical recording. This volume features 130 works from 59 composers, performed by 19 different pianists, and all luxuriously presented with photographs from the recording sessions, comprehensive indexes and commentaries on the entire journey from those closest to it from the start.

CDS44701/50 3335 minutes 19 seconds (50 discs)

‘Unquestionably one of the most important series in the history of recorded music … Is this handsomely produced box-set worth acquiring? As a work of art alone, yes! If you have not encountered these ...
‘Hyperion's The Romantic Piano Concerto series is one of a kind, featuring 235 works for piano and orchestra, many of them rarely heard, extending beyond the well-loved yet typical selection of repert ...
‘How do we evaluate Hyperion’s Romantic Piano Concerto series, which over a period of 35 years recorded more than 200 works for piano and orchestra? Was it one of the glories of the catalogue or a rep ...