Grieg - Lyric Pieces Op. 65: No. 5 - Ballad

The Russian master brings these miniatures to life in performances full of palpable love for the music. These little pieces present perfectly drawn portraits which Gilels responds to with a... — Gramophone Magazine, December 2005 More…

Alice Sara Ott gives a strong-centred account with plenty of power and flair; and she is much blessed to have as her companions the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, sounding fabulous under... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2017, 4 out of 5 stars More…

It is true that not all of this music is technically challenging, but it is all difficult on an interpretive level, and Gortler consistently gets it right. His sequencing is perfectly judged,... — Fanfare, Mar/Apr 2024 More…