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Presto Recordings of the Year, Schumann, Clara (composer)
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Bevan is at her most persuasive in the lesser-known songs she chooses. She and Middleton excel in Ralph Vaughan Williams' late song "Tired' and it would be impossible to imagine a more satisfying... —
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Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2025, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
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For Dieter: Hommage à Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
RecommendedBenjamin Appl (baritone), James Baillieu (piano)
Benjamin Appl’s singing is thoughtful and enjoyable.The voice sometimes uncannily recalls that of his guru...Appl and his artistic partners deserve huge credit for making this imaginative, moving... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 23rd May 2025
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BBC Music Magazine, July 2025, Vocal Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2025, Special Project
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Special offer. Clara & Robert Schumann: Piano Concertos
RecommendedBeatrice Rana (piano), Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Rana throws herself into both concertos with vim, vigour and virtuosity to spare, demonstrating just what kindred spirits Robert and Clara were...It’s Clara’s Concerto that stands out above... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
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International Classical Music Awards, 2024, Nominated - Concerto
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There’s a marble-statue nobility to his playing, a sense of his powerful technique being harnessed to expression, and a seriousness-of-purpose…To end, we hear three of Brahms’s Intermezzos:... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 17th March 2023
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Gramophone Magazine, April 2023
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Gramophone Awards, 2023 Finalists, Shortlisted - Piano
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
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Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2023
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an outstanding album: expertly programmed and performed with terrific verve. —
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Presto Editor's Choice, April 2022
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Winner 2022
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Sunday Times, 10 Best Classical Albums of 2022
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Opus Klassik Awards, 2023, Nominated - Solo Vocal
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These formidable chamber musicians range effortlessly through the centuries and around the globe, recognising no stylistic boundaries. Their mesmerising soundworld is supported by a glowing,... —
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Presto Editor's Choice, October 2021
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
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Gramophone Magazine, February 2022, Editor's Choice
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Here is clear evidence that Clara and Fanny possessed significantly more talent than many of their male composing contemporaries…These well recorded and beautifully played performances get inside... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2020
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Charmes
RecommendedSongs by Viardot-García, Schumann, Mahler & Kaprálová
Olena Tokar (soprano), Igor Gryshyn (piano)
The luxuriant bloom of Tokar’s voice is perfectly matched by Gryshyn’s old-fashioned, elastic piano accompaniments. Tempo choices are generous and unhurried...Tokar and Gryshyn fully inhabit... —
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Presto Editor's Choice, April 2021
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BBC Music Magazine, June 2021, Choral & Song Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
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Modern, streamlined and elegant Brahms. —
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Presto Editor's Choice, August 2019
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2019
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The Romantic Piano Concerto 78 - Clara Schumann
RecommendedPiano Concerto & works by Hiller, Herz & Kalkbrenner
Howard Shelley (piano & conductor)
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
[Schumann] Shelley and his well-drilled Tasmanians provide the best possible case, not least in the songlike Romanze, which contains a gorgeous passage for piano and solo cello. Shelley opens... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2019
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