Hannes Minnaar

No one undertakes a recording of Shostakovich’s 24 Preludes and Fugues lightly, and Dutch pianist Hannes Minnaar engages an authoritative objectivity in running the ever-surprising gamut of... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2023, 5 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 4 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

Minaaar’s identification with this unique realm of music is complete and his deeply felt interpretations shine with clarity and infinite nuance — Gramophone Magazine, February 2017 More…

early contender for Gramophone instrumental record of the year. Why? The recorded piano sound is a real pleasure to hear; the programme is artfully conceived...lastly, every single performance... — Gramophone Magazine, January 2014 More…

Refulgent Rachmaninov from a brilliant Dutch pianist. He roots Ravel's Sonatine in classical poise and presents a warm, technicoloured account of Miroirs. — BBC Music Magazine, January 2012, 4 out of 5 stars More…