Grieg - Norwegian Dance (from Lyric Pieces Op. 47)

In his selection of Grieg’s Lyric Pieces, Freire, like Gilels before him, explores a whole world of intimate feeling and a melancholy at the heart of Grieg’s indelibly northern nature (‘At your... — International Piano, January 2020 More…

The Russian master brings these miniatures to life in performances full of palpable love for the music. These little pieces present perfectly drawn portraits which Gilels responds to with a... — Gramophone Magazine, December 2005 More…

Apekisheva has fabulous technique, with lovely rounded sound and deeply wrought legato… — BBC Music Magazine, October 2008, 3 out of 5 stars More…

It is true that not all of this music is technically challenging, but it is all difficult on an interpretive level, and Gortler consistently gets it right. His sequencing is perfectly judged,... — Fanfare, Mar/Apr 2024 More…

This well-chosen Grieg selection...is superbly played by seasoned compatriot Austbø. Lovely, intimate playing. — BBC Music Magazine, November 2014 More…

This is an essential set for lovers of piano playing. The vast majority of the transfers are superior to anything that has been issued previously, there are a number of recordings appearing... — Fanfare, July/August 2023 More…