Latest News: Classical, Alexander Melnikov (Piano)
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Recording of the Week,
Fantasie from Alexander Melnikov 28th April 2023The Russian pianist performs seven fantasias by composers from JS Bach to Schnittke on seven historically-appropriate instruments, including an extraordinary tangent piano from 1790 and two fortepianos from his own personal collection.
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Recording of the Week,
Late Debussy sonatas from Isabelle Faust, Alexander Melnikov and friends 16th November 2018Harmonia Mundi's ten-album series commemorating the centenary of Debussy's death continues with the Violin Sonata, Cello Sonata, and Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp.
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Recording of the Week,
Alexander Melnikov plays four pieces on four different pianos 26th January 2018James listens to a fascinating new disc from pianist Alexander Melnikov, who performs four pieces of music by Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, and Stravinsky, on four different pianos.
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Recording of the Week,
Isabelle Faust and Alexander Melnikov perform César Franck's Violin Sonata 19th May 2017James is enthralled by a new recording of music for violin and piano by César Franck and Ernest Chausson.
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Recording of the Week,
Alexander Melnikov performs Schumann's Piano Concerto 7th August 2015David enjoys the second instalment in Harmonia Mundi's Schumann trilogy, with soloist Alexander Melnikov.
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Recording of the Week,
Andris Nelsons conducts Sibelius and Wagner 5th January 2015James listens to Andris Nelsons’s début recording with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
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Interview,
Hindemith Sonatas with Alexander Melnikov 2nd January 2015David talks to Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov about his new disc of Hindemith instrumental sonatas.