Farrenc: Complete Piano Works Vol. 3 - All World Premiere Recordings

Maria Stratigou's doctoral dissertation was "Performance Aspects of Louise Farrenc’s Piano Études." This is music she understands deeply. And as a pianist, Stratigou has the technique to make these works come alive.

Ralph Graves 9/7/23 Ralph Graves 9/7/23

Tra Nguyen Excels with Borenstein Piano Works

Highly recommended, both for the quality of the music, and the quality of the performances. Nguyen wrote that Borenstein's music was "inspirational and rewarding." I can hear it in her playing.

Ralph Graves 12/29/22 Ralph Graves 12/29/22

JOUNI SOMERO PREMIERES MORE SELIM PALMGREN GEMS

Jouni Somero continues to impress me with his phenomenal technique. Palmgren was a great pianist — and a good deal of his music was written for performers at his level. Somero is equal to the task.

Ralph Graves 10/11/22 Ralph Graves 10/11/22

New Louise Farrenc Series Dazzles with Technique

First and foremost, Stratigou concentrates on the musicality of the etudes. Melodies are beautifully phrased. And no matter how complex the music, it never sounds busy or cluttered.

Ralph Graves 6/16/22 Ralph Graves 6/16/22

Palmgren Complete Piano Works Vol. 5 focuses on exoticism

Jouni Somero's performances maintain the level he set with volume one. His playing is clean, accurate, and assured.

Ralph Graves 5/11/22 Ralph Graves 5/11/22

Jouni Somero presents Palmgren's "American" music in Vol. 4

If you enjoy Liszt, Busoni, Chopin, and/or Rachmaninoff, give this album a listen. You won't be disappointed.

Ralph Graves 10/12/21 Ralph Graves 10/12/21

Jouni Somero surveys Selim Palmgren piano repertoire

Jouni Somero is an exceptional performer. And so are his interpretations of his fellow countryman's music.

Ralph Graves 8/3/21 Ralph Graves 8/3/21

Jouni Somero presents Palmgren miniatures

Pianist Jouni Somero gives us some insightful readings. These may be miniatures, but they're not trifles.

Ralph Graves 4/28/21 Ralph Graves 4/28/21

Selim Palmgren piano cycle begins

Before this release, I was only familiar with Palgren's five piano concertos. Thrilling as they are, the miniatures presented here help fill out the portrait of the composer.

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