Leif Ove Andsnes, Chopin Ballades & Nocturnes Review

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The master Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes is back with another outstanding release titled, Chopin Ballades & Nocturnes. At the beginning of this year we reviewed his album Sibelius (click here to read the review), which was full of Andsnes’ powerful insight, commanding technique and musical interpretations of the composer’s piano works. Now Andsnes plays … Read more

Yo-Yo Ma, Six Evolutions – Bach: Cello Suites Review

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Cello master and visionary Yo-Yo Ma has released his third and final recording of the Cello Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach, titled Six Evolutions – Bach: Cello Suites on Sony Classical. Ma’s passion for the music can be heard on each of the thirty-six tracks that span two compact discs. Ma’s rich cello sonority and … Read more

Leif Ove Andsnes, Sibelius Review

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Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer and violinist of the late Romantic and early-modern periods. The composer has been quoted as saying, “I do not care for the piano – it is an unsatisfying, ungrateful instrument.” Also, “the piano does not interest me; it cannot sing.” However, in the hands of pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, … Read more

Daniil Trifonov Review:
Chopin Evocations

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Daniil Trifonov (dan-EEL TREE-fon-ov) is a Russian pianist that is making a spectacular sound in the world of classical music as a solo artist, a champion of the concerto repertoire, a collaborator at the keyboard in chamber music and song, and a composer. Trifonov’s playing is a combination of consummate technique and intense sensitivity. Focusing … Read more