The Romantic Piano Concerto Series

The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 31 · Fuchs & Kiel · Piano Concertos
APE 3.99 | CUE | Booklet | 238 MB

Martin Roscoe (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins (conductor)
'impressive additions to Hyperion’s superbly presented Romantic Piano Concerto series … they could hardly be performed in a more masterly and eloquent style … all lovers of a fascinating series will have to add this to their collection' (Gramophone)
'Both works are immediately attractive and good-hearted, stuffed full of engaging musical ideas satisfyingly exploited in craftsmanship of a high order … I enjoyed – am still enjoying – this disc enormously' (International Record Review)
'Needless to say, the performances and recording are immaculate' (Classic FM Magazine) 'You can’t fault the magic wand of Martyn Brabbins, the sincere advocacy of the superlative Martin Roscoe nor the spirited and sensitive playing of the BBC Scottish band' (BBC Music Magazine)
'This release has everything a Romantic piano concerto could wish for … the interplay between Roscoe and Brabbins lifts the music way above the dusted life it had for years' (Pianist)

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Fuchs · Piano Concerto in B flat, Op 27
Kiel · Piano Concerto in B flat, Op 30
Martin Roscoe pf
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins cond

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The Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 32 · Moscheles 1, 6 & 7
FLAC | Booklet | 285 MB | 2003

Howard Shelley (piano), Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Howard Shelley (conductor)

“ 'I defy anyone not to be captivated by this delightful, witty, rhythmically vital and spontaneously inventive work, especially when played as stylishly as here' (International Record Review)
'Shelley’s expertise, his immaculate charm and brio cast a brilliant light on every page. His Tasmanian orchestra is with him all the way and Hyperion’s sound and balance are of demonstration quality. An exemplary issue; I can scarcely wait for Volume 3' (Gramophone)
'Shelley’s nimble, elegant playing, while leading his excellent Tasmanian players, is a musical wonder' (Classic FM Magazine)
'Howard Shelley and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra give solid accounts of these intriguing scores' (The Times)
'a thoroughly enjoyable disc' (BBC Music Magazine)
'Howard Shelley's account of the First, Sixth and Seventh of the eight Moscheles piano concertos provides powerful argument for their return to the repertoire' (International Piano)
'This disc … boldly captures the irresistible energy and sanguine life of Moscheles’ music' (Music Week)
'played with a taste and vivacity that reflect the temperament of the music … The thing that strikes you most about this music is its lively originality' (The Daily Telegraph)
'freshly performed and directed by Howard Shelley … No need for Hyperion to do anything other than hold their heads high over this one' (musicweb.uk.net) ”[

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Piano Concerto No 1 in F major, Op 45 Ignaz Moscheles (1794-1870)
Piano Concerto No 6 in B flat major 'Fantastique', Op 90
Piano Concerto No 7 in C minor 'Pathétique', Op 93

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The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 33 · Xaver Scharwenka · Piano Concertos 2 & 3
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Seta Tanyel (piano), Radio Philharmonie Hannover des NDR, Tadeusz Strugala (conductor)
'Seta Tanyel's outstanding performances are suffused with the very epitome of the romantic soul' (American Record Guide)
'an admirable addition to an admirable series. The recordings retain their original excellence and Tadeusz Strugula and the German orchestra back their stylish soloist to the hilt' (Gramophone)
'there is a meaty flamboyance to both these concertos, giving them a personality of their own. Seta Tanyel brings to them an impressive strength of purpose and a rhapsodic lyrical spirit that project the music with appealing panache' (Daily Telegraph)

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Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor Op 56
Piano Concerto No 3 in C sharp minor Op 80

Seta Tanyel
Radio Philharmonie Hannover des NDR
Tadeusz Strugala

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The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 34 · Gabriel Pierné
Flac | Booklet | 300 MB

Stephen Coombs (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ronald Corp (conductor)
'Stephen Coombs savours the more exotic keyboard writing with confidence and a sure sense of style, contributing appropriately dazzling and light-fingered virtuosity when required' (International Record Review)
'This is the greatest thing since ice cream! ... Coombs and conductor Ronald Corp catch the concerto's sly leg-pull and puff the airy graciousness suffusing these youthful pieces with soufflé-like savoir faire' (Fanfare, USA)
'Every track on this disc is an absolute winner. Stephen Coombs revels in the myriad of notes that tear around the keyboard in such light-hearted mood, the pro-active orchestral partnership captured in a superb recording' (The Yorkshire Post - The Guide)

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Piano Concerto in C minor Op 12
Poëme symphonique in B flat major
Fantaisie-Ballet in B flat major
Scherzo-Caprice in D major
Stephen Coombs
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ronald Corp

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The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 37 · Nápravník & Blumenfeld
FLAC | Booklet | 293 MB | 2005

Evgeny Soifertis (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Titov (conductor)

“ 'it's hard to dismiss music that tries so hard to be likeable. Certainly, if you've been collecting the rest of Hyperion's 'Romantic Piano Concerto' series, you'll enjoy this latest addition as well. There are strong notes and typically fine Hyperion engineering' (International Record Review)
'Napravnik's Concerto symphonique throws just about everything into the melting pot, from Verdi's Requiem to Tchaikovsky. The Fantaisie opens arrestingly with a massive rendition of The Volga Boatmen, and if Blumenfeld's Allegro proves slightly less individual, in performances as fiery and impassioned as these, it makes an indelible impact' (Classic FM Magazine)
'Star of the show is pianist Evgeny Soifertis … His bravura style is all there, but some pianissimo playing and tender melodic phrasing, not least in the slow movements, might have lifted the works out of obscurity' (Pianist Magazine)
'Evgeny Soifertis throws it all off in great style and musical intelligence' (BBC Music Magazine)
'Evgeny Soifertis' effervescent, colourful virtuosity never fails to delight' (Classics Today USA)
'Hyperion's recorded sound is excellent, soloist Evgeny Soifertis contributes impeccably manicured playing, and the orchestra performs with immaculate accuracy under Russian maestro Alexander Titov. So if you are interested in exploring the Romantic concerto literature at its most obscure, here's your opportunity' (Fanfare, USA) ”

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Concerto symphonique in A minor, Op 27 Eduard Nápravník (1839-1916)
Allegro de concert in A major, Op 7 Felix Blumenfeld (1863-1931)
Fantaisie russe in B minor, Op 39 Eduard Nápravník

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The Romantic Piano Concerto · Vol. 38 · Rubinstein & Scharwenka
APE | Booklet | 266 MB | 2005

Marc-André Hamelin (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Michael Stern (conductor)

“ GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE
'Described by one respected critic as the greatest living pianist, Marc-André Hamelin soars to ever new heights of virtuosity … Hamelin is superbly partnered and recorded, and lovers of lush, romantic melody embellished with hundreds and thousands of winking sequins need look no further' (Gramophone Magazine)
'Marc-André Hamelin gives a dazzling account' (BBC Music Magazine)
'Hamelin's legendary technique thrills at every turn, and in the Rubinstein his scorching virtuosity and emotional intensity mesmerises from beginning to end. Anyone who loves Tchaikovsky or Rachmaninov should investigate this stunning disc without delay!' (Classic FM Magazine)
'Rubinstein's Fourth Concerto can hold its own against Tchaikovsky's infinitely better known First and, on the strength of this recording, deserves to regain a place in the classical repertoire. There is musical swagger, pathos, poetry and heroism in both of the works couple on this album' (Music Week)
'Hamelin, who makes out the best possible case for the music, is now the version to have. In any case, his many admirers will flock, and rightly, to acquire this excellently recorded disc of two fairly unfamiliar concertos which, whatever their virtues and failings, provide ideal vehicles for Hamelin's abundant talents' (International Record Review)
'We have been in need of a modern recording by a pianist of the stature of Hamelin who can deliver Rubinstein's passion, impetuosity, quick changes of mood, and technical demands with ease. He gives a performance of the last movement that is so rousing that it has never sounded so convincing on disc … an excellent disc that is highly recommended' (International Piano)
'This will appeal to experts as well as those who only know, say, the Rachmaninov or Tchaikovsky concertos. Another fabulous disc (and as usual excellent sleeve-notes). Rolls-Royce stuff' (HMV Choice)
'Virtuoso repertoire, virtuoso playing - there's breathtaking snap and clarity to the rhythms, imposing weight to the climaxes … surely one of the peaks of Hyperion's 'Romantic Piano Concerto' series. All in all, urgently recommended' (Fanfare, USA) ”

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Piano Concerto No 1 in B flat minor, Op 32 Franz Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924)
Piano Concerto No 4 in D minor, Op 70 Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894)

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