Mendelssohn - Song without Words, Op. 53 No. 5 in A minor 'Volkslied'

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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... — Contemporary Review More…

Mendelssohn and Howard Shelley are a musical marriage made in heaven. Stylish and delectably light-fingered, Shelley makes a flawless case in Vol 3 of his [Complete Solo Piano Music of Mendelssohn]…if... — Gramophone Magazine, May 2015 More…

Perhaps Barenboim’s style is being limited by notions of what is appropriate to the 1830s-40s...Barenboim is well partnered by Pegarkova-Barenboim, making a seamless and affectionate duo, and... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2024, 3 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 4 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…