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Schumann; Grieg; Saint-Saens: Piano Concertos

Shelley; Orchestra of Opera North

In this recording Howard Shelley turns his attention to three popular works of the piano repertoire: Robert Schumann’s only completed Piano Concerto, Grieg’s single Piano Concerto and Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No.2 in G minor. This authorative album sheds new light on these well-loved works.

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Schumann; Grieg; Saint-Saens: Piano Concertos

01:18:56

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Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54

Shelley; Orchestra of Opera North; Shelley; Greed

00:28:02

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Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16

Shelley; Orchestra of Opera North; Shelley; Greed

00:28:31

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Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22

Shelley; Orchestra of Opera North; Shelley; Greed

00:22:23

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Press Reviews

Collectors Reviews

"Howard Shelley is one of those musicians who quietly goes about his pianistic (and now conductorly) business without grabbing the limelight except for the odd award, but who is consistently impressive, unfailingly musical and only goes into the studio when he has something to say about a work. That is certainly the case here."

Gramophone

"Here’s something that’s well worth pointing out: a modern version of Schumann’s Piano Concerto that actually sounds like Schumann. Howard Shelley’s performance is refreshingly free from empty showmanship or narcissistic ‘pianism’."

BBC Music Magazine

"Howard Shelley is gifted with keen intelligence and consummate artistry and his accounts of the Grieg and Schumann (which he directs from the keyboard) belong in the most exalted company."

The Penguin Guide

"The fine rapport between pianist and orchestra is captured expertly in the recorded balance."

International Piano Quarterly

"Both performances are on a high level, distinguished by the singularity of intent possible with the conductor as soloist, but without doubt, it’s the Schumann Concerto that steals the show. On the basis of its virtues alone this recording must be very highly recommended."

International Record Review

Label:
Chandos

Range:
Chandos

Catalogue Number:
CHAN10509

Barcode:
095115150924

Release Date:
10th Dec 2009

Recording Date:
5th Jul 2008

Recording Location:
Victoria Hall, Leeds Town Hall

Producer:
Rachel Smith

Engineer:
Ralph Couzens

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