Mendelssohn - Song without Words, Op. 102 No. 4 in G minor
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Instrumental » Piano Solos
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The pianist’s straightforward temperament and respect for the text emphasise truth over charm...Donohoe’s cogent and articulate annotations bring welcome personal and musical perspectives to... —
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Recorded in a full, close acoustic – almost as though one were standing next to the piano in some Victorian drawing-room – the solidity of Shelley’s pianism and his belief in this music comes... —
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this sweeps the board in this repertoire. —
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The variety of tangy colours he conjures from the instrument really is the aural equivalent of removing a century of dirt from an oil painting…if, like me, you have an irrational aversion to... —
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'As Bryce Morrison puts it: ‘a blazingly original talent, heard here in brilliantly remastered sound’. ' —
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Gramophone Magazine, January 2018, Re-issue of the Month
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Korstick - who has recorded extensively for CPO - specialises in romantic music, and is clearly completely at home in this repertoire...This is a disc that I cannot fault at all - highly desirable. —
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Special offer. Felix Mendelssohn & Fanny Hensel: Lieder ohne Worte
Complete edition by Matthias Kirschnereit
Matthias Kirschnereit (piano)
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Barenboim A-Z: Mendelssohn - Shostakovich
Daniel Barenboim (piano), Christa Conrad (videoscripteditor), Jürgen Bulgrin (videoscripteditor)
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Martin Jones' musicianship is perhaps seen at its best in his playing of the 'Songs Without Words'. For many years Mendelssohn's music for the keyboard was neglected but this six CD set, so... —
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The flutist has a beautiful, singing tone with a wide range of dynamics just what this music deserves. I admire harpists who play with not only technical skill but also a clear sense of phrase... —
