ALKAN Concerto for Solo Piano

Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano)

 

Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, 1/93

Gramophone nomination as best recording of the year in its class, 1993

 

“...monumental (and genuinely virtuoso) reading of Alkan’s Concerto for Solo Piano. This truly phenomenal recording will surely remain a yardstick in Alkan performances for many years to come...”

Michael Stewart, Gramophone

 

“...the outstanding pianistic event of the year...Marc-Andre Hamelin [is] a superman of the piano and a titanic presence in concert.”

Adrian Corleonis, Fanfare

 

“...blazing conviction and superhuman virtuosity. One of the great piano recordings of the century...”

Donald Manildi, American Record Guide

 

Music & Arts CD724