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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.
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.
Jouni Somero surveys Selim Palmgren piano repertoire
Jouni Somero is an exceptional performer. And so are his interpretations of his fellow countryman's music.
Jouni Somero presents Palmgren miniatures
Pianist Jouni Somero gives us some insightful readings. These may be miniatures, but they're not trifles.
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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