Simon Callaghan
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New. Philip Cannon; John Addison; Francis Chagrin: British Piano Concertos
Simon Callaghan (piano), BBC NOW, William Boughton
Addison’s single-movement Conversation Piece returns us to the carefree and unpretentious mood with which we began. I love the way Callaghan and his colleagues capture the witty, knowing character... — More…
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George Dyson: The Open Window
Complete Music for Piano
Simon Callaghan (piano), Cliodna Shanahan (piano)
Dyson usually packs in plenty of substance, with tricky rhythms, surprising harmonies that belie his conservative image and considerable authentic charm...Callaghan, a devoted specialist in... — More…
Awards:
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Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2020
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British Piano Concertos Vol. 2
Simon Callaghan
BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Stephen Bell, George Vass
In every case, Simon Callaghan radiates delight in reviving these neglected items, and his pungent and precise fingering is matched by the spirited attack of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales... — More…
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Chamber Music of William Busch
Simon Callaghan (piano), Michael Trainor (violin), Zahra Benyounes (viola), Jessie Ann Richardson (cello), Ashok Klouda (cello)
Cellist Ashok Klouda with his warm tone is the biggest beneficiary here, though the contributions of every musician – certainly including pianist Simon Callaghan, the album’s producer – help... — More…
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What is beyond doubt is that Nicodé wrote idiomatically, even brilliantly for the piano. Possibly the biggest takeaway of this release, however, is the superb artistry of Simon Callaghan…It... — More…
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[Sacheverell-Coke's] 24 Preludes' style and manner is soaked in the Romantic piano tradition (Rachmaninov uppermost), yet harmonic twists and an obsessive repetitions of melody and rhythmic... — More…
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British Piano Concertos
Addison, Benjamin, Maconchy, Searle, Rubbra
Simon Callaghan (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Martyn Brabbins
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Reinecke & Sauer: Piano Concertos
Simon Callaghan (piano), Sinfonieorchester St. Gallen, Modestas Pitrėnas
Is the result structurally convincing? Not entirely. Does it entertain? Absolutely, especially when Callaghan and the orchestra join forces with such obvious enjoyment and glee. All in all,... — More…
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Special offer. Tableaux de Provence: Works for Saxophone
Dominic Childs (saxophone) & Simon Callaghan (piano)
The main connecting thread – one of several – linking the four works in this engaging French recital for alto saxophone is women…Borne’s Carmen Fantasy is pleasant enough and virtuosically delivered.... — More…
