Review: Beethoven: Piano Sonatas, Vol 8 (Jonathan Biss)
Biss balances Beethoven: Eight down, one to go in the American pianist’s masterly set.
Steve Moffatt’s earliest musical memories are of his father’s dubious tenor accompanying 78s of Gigli and Björling. As a local newspaper reporter in London, he covered Jimi Hendrix’s inquest. Now retired, he reviews concerts for Limelight and NewsLocal newspapers, where he worked as production editor.
Biss balances Beethoven: Eight down, one to go in the American pianist’s masterly set.
Roscoe completes glowing tribute to overlooked master.
A teenage Clara Wieck shows her peers just how it’s done.
Schumann’s elusive spirit bottled by an astute Frenchman.
Not-so-little women emerge from the shadows.
A spellbinding glimpse at a new era for the ground-breaking Brodsky Quartet.
Exquisite keyboard playing gives Papa Joe an elegant polish.
An irresistible tribute to one of our genuine musical national treasures.
A wandering ride from Esterházy to Russia via Prague.
Threesome delivers a charming and entertaining take on Bach after hours.
Dusted off delights exposed to a dose of warm Italian sunlight.
Clayton helps Liszt’s hurled lances to the future find their target.
Attractive rediscovered works show another side of an eminent Victorian.