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 10/12/21 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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