W. A. MOZART
Mozart: Piano Sonatas K279-284 & 309 Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 4/Nov/2022 ] "Hewitt makes them sound effortless. Her articulation is clean, the pedalling lightly judicious, her fingers nimble and strong, the ornamentation always tasteful, while the clarity of her approach brings out the individual character of each sonata" |
GEORG FRIDERIC HANDEL / JOSEF HAYDN
Angela Hewitt plays Handel & Haydn Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Oct/2009 ] "Altogether a splendid contribution to these composers' anniversary year' (BBC Music Magazine Instrumental Choice) |
J. S. BACH
Bach: The Art of Fugue Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 29/Sep/2014 ] "I won't mince words. This Art of Fugue is marvellous. The variety and beauty of tone alone make compelling listening, bringing contrasts, clarity and warmth to Bach's intellectual marvels...Yet her fingers never make the results dry triumphs of engi |
RAVEL
Complete Solo Piano Music Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 20/May/2002 ] "French music is clearly close to her heart as this magnificent survey of Ravel's music for solo piano reveals. Her wonderfully judged performances merely serve to heighten admiration for a composer of quite remarkable facility and imagination. A... |
FRANCOIS COUPERIN
Keyboard Music Vol.2 Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 14/Apr/2004 ] 'For someone of Angela Hewitt's pulling power to invite her fans so enticingly down so unfashionable a path - a poncy ancien régime twiddler? And on the piano! - is brave; and it's right' (BBC Music Magazine) |
J.S. BACH
Das wohltemperirte Clavier-Book 1 (Well Tempered Clavier) Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 11/Nov/2000 ] ROSETTE - Penguin Stereo Guide BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE PICK OF THE MONTH AND BEST OF THE YEAR |
J.S. BACH
Das wohltemperirte Clavier-Book 2 (Well Tempered Clavier) Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 11/Nov/2000 ] ROSETTE (Highest Rating) Penguin Stereo Guide |
J.S. BACH
Das wohltemperirte Clavier [The Well-Tempered Clavier] (original recording) Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / 4 CD Box Set - released 5/Oct/2007 ] 'Hewitt has set a new benchmark. Her touch is admirably clear and light...and she is uniquely attuned to Bach's supple, sprightly rhyhms. A '48' of exceptional grace and beauty. I know of no musician whose Bach playing on any instrument is of greater... |
J.S. BACH
Das wohltemperirte Clavier [The Well-Tempered Clavier] (complete 2008 recording) Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / 4 CD Box Set - released 20/May/2009 ] 'Her best Bach yet..Not everyone can improve on the best, but it looks as it Angela Hewitt might have done just that..This is a defining moment in the performance history of the '48'..Hewitt's second thoughts, enhanced by technically outstanding... |
ROBERT SCHUMANN
Schumann: Davidsbundlertanze / Kinderszenen / Piano Sonata No. 2 Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Nov/2010 ] 'Here from Angela Hewitt comes a disc to make us marvel anew at Schumann's Romanticism..This is revelatory Schumann-playing - something to cherish' (Gramophone) |
J. S. BACH
Bach: The English Suites Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 21/Sep/2003 ] CLASSICAL CD OF THE WEEK (The Sunday Times) CD OF THE WEEK (Daily Telegraph) DISC OF THE WEEK (BBC Radio 3) |
J. S. BACH
Bach: Fantasia, Aria and other works Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 11/Aug/2004 ] "Her astonishing dispatch of the rapid repeated notes in the finale of the D major Sonata, her bouncy, characterful articulation in the BWV 832 Suite in A, and the feathery fingerwork in the BWV 944 Fugue take great Bach playing to joyous heights." |
J.S. BACH
Fantasia, Aria and other works Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion SACD / SACD - released 11/Aug/2004 ] 'Here is another out and out winner from Angela Hewitt … The hallmark of her playing derives from just such a sharp definition of musical character. Be it light or solemn, her outlook on Bach is consistently enlivening' (The Daily Telegraph) |
SCHUMANN
Humoreske / Piano Sonata Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 30/Nov/2007 ] CLASSIC FM MAGAZINE INSTRUMENTAL DISC OF THE MONTH - 'A compelling Schumann player' |
SCHUMANN
Humoreske / Piano Sonata Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 30/Nov/2007 ] CLASSIC FM MAGAZINE INSTRUMENTAL DISC OF THE MONTH - 'A compelling Schumann player' |
J.S. BACH
The Inventions Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 16/May/2005 ] 'Performances of exemplary clarity and craftsmanship' - CDReview |
J. S. BACH
Bach: Italian Concerto, French Overture, etc Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 5/Feb/2001 ] 2001 GRAMOPHONE AWARD FINALIST - Instrumental 'This enticing collection once again confirms Angela Hewitt's reputation for playing Bach on the piano' (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs) |
FRANCOIS COUPERIN
Keyboard Music (Vol 1) Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 24/Mar/2003 ] "Hewitt bridges the gulf between studio and home listener with uncanny directness. An outstanding disc." - BBC Music Magazine.Pick of the Month (June 2003) |
FRANCOIS COUPERIN
Keyboard Music vol. 3 Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 2/Nov/2005 ] "Hewitt's mini literary masterpiece is not only cause for exaltation, but also a source of encouragement to all those who are not familiar with such a refined style of music. An inspirational issue to complete a memorable mini-cycle which should... |
FRANCOIS COUPERIN
Keyboard Music Vol.2 Angela Hewitt (piano) [ Hyperion SACD / SACD - released 14/Apr/2004 ] 'Angela Hewitt is a remarkable musician with a highly refined sensibility. She makes use of the best qualities of the piano without stepping out of stylistic bounds … Such intelligent musicianship' (American Record Guide) |