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Mara Kiek (voice) Sinfonye / Stevie Wishart
The Courts of Love [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 26/Jan/2005 ] 'One of the most persuasively entertaining records of this music I have ever heard' (CDReview) |
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SAMUIL FEINBERG
Feinberg: Piano Sonatas Nos 1-6 Marc-André Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 28/Feb/2020 ] "The more notes per second (Feinberg is up there with the notiest of them) the more the Canadian virtuoso is in his element. Hamelin does far more than tame these pianistic leviathans. He gives them momentum, character and individuality" Gramophone |
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CHARLES-VALENTIN ALKAN
Alkan: Symphony for solo piano Marc Andre-Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 22/Jun/2001 ] This spectacularly virtuosic follow-up to Hamelin's first Hyperion recording |
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JOHANNES BRAHMS
Brahms: The Piano Quartets Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) / Leopold String Trio [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 12/Dec/2006 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1851-1900) - 'A delight from start to finish: this is such cultivated and characterized playing, which becomes quite exultant in the finale. It's also beautifully recorded by Hyperion. Given... |
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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Shostakovich: Piano Concertos (LP) Marc-André Hamelin, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Andrew Litton [ Hyperion / LP - released 13/Sep/2024 ] The two piano concertos of Shostakovich, though strikingly different from each other, have both become twentieth-century classics. The first has long been one of Marc-Andre Hamelin's party pieces and we are delighted to have paired him with Andrew... |
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CHARLES-VALENTIN ALKAN
Concerto for solo piano Op 39 / Troisieme recueil de chants Op 65 Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 3/Oct/2007 ] GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE AWARD FINALIST 2008 - Instrumental - "If anyone can play Alkan's solo Concerto better, expect to see the devil as their agent" BBC Music Magazine Disc of the Month (Oct 2007) |
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GABRIEL FAURE
Fauré: Nocturnes & Barcarolles Marc-André Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 1/Sep/2023 ] The Nocturnes and Barcarolles demonstrate Fauré's art at its most personal, progressing from early lyricism to the elusive, rarefied style of the later works. Marc-André Hamelin's performances are predictably fine. |
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ROBERT SCHUMANN
Schumann: Kinderszenen / Waldszenen (with Janáček - On the overgrown path Bk 1) Marc-André Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 2/Jun/2014 ] "Hamelin has already made several fine recordings of Schumann's piano music, focusing on big virtuoso pieces. He proves to be equally adept at exploring the more intimate side of the composer's character and the two Schumann cycles here are absolutel |
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FRIEDRICH GULDA / NIKOLAI KAPUSTIN / ALEXIS WEISSENBERG / GEORGE ANTHEIL
Marc-Andre Hamelin in a state of jazz Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 30/Apr/2008 ] "These are frothy charmers, not so far from classy Liberace, music for the boulevard cafe of your dreams. We can only hope there is enough material out there for Hamelin to consider a sequel." (William Dart NZ Herald) |
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MARC-ANDRE HAMELIN
Marc-André Hamelin - New Piano Works Marc-André Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 2/Feb/2024 ] Piano recordings do not come much more exhilarating (or entertaining) than Marc-André Hamelin's survey of some of his own recent works. Listening to one of the most formidably complex musical minds of today is a rare and rewarding privilege: prepare... |
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LISZT
Paganini Studies & Schubert March transcriptions Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 6/Sep/2002 ] THE 29TH INTERNATIONAL F.LISZT RECORD GRAND PRIX, HUNGARY 10 DE REPERTOIRE DISQUE DU MOIS (REPERTOIRE) CLASSICAL CD OF THE WEEK (THE SUNDAY TIMES) |
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ORNSTEIN
Piano Music Marc-Andra Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 6/Sep/2002 ] 'Marc-André Hamelin plays magisterially, as ever. He clearly loves this music' (International Record Review) |
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GEORGY CATOIRE
Piano Music Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/May/2007 ] 'Superlative. Immaculately and sensitively performed. Sound and presentation are superb. It would be hard to imagine one of music's most neglected byways illuminated with more pianistic ease and affection' (Gramophone) |
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PERCY GRAINGER
Grainger: Piano Music (Incls 'Molly on the Shore' & 'shepherd's Hey') Marc-Andra Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 19/Oct/2006 ] 'This hugely enjoyable recital is a distinguished addition to Hamelin's already remarkable discography' (Hi Fi News) |
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FREDERIC CHOPIN
Chopin: Piano Sonatas Nos. 2 & 3 / etc Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) [ Hyperion / CD - released 10/Feb/2009 ] "Simply, subtly sublime: Marc-André Hamelin's Chopin is up there with the very best." Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice - February 2009 |
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KAROL SZYMANOWSKI
Szymanowski - The Complete Mazurkas Marc-Andra Hamelin, piano [ Hyperion / CD - released 30/Jun/2003 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - 'Hamelin is an astonishing virtuoso, yet this music demonstrates that the French-Canadian pianist is much more than a purveyor of keyboard fireworks. His immediate advocacy of the... |
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DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
Piano Concertos Nos 1 and 2 / (with Shchedrin: Piano Concerto No 2 Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) / BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Andrew Litton [ Hyperion / CD - released 25/Dec/2003 ] Marc-André Hamelin yet again displays his phenomenal technique in performances of three twentieth-century piano concertos. |
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ADOLF VON HENSELT / CHARLES-VALENTIN ALKAN
Piano Concertos Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) / BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins [ Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 7 / CD - released 23/Sep/2007 ] GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE / CRITICS' CHOICE BEST OF THE YEAR, BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE |
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FERRUCCIO BUSONI
Busoni: Piano Concerto in C major Op 39 Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) / City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra / Mark Elder (conductor) [ Hyperion Romantic Piano Concertos Vol 22 / CD - released 4/Feb/2002 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) |
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BRAHMS
Piano Concerto No 2 / Four Piano Pieces Op 119 Marc-Andre Hamelin (piano) / Dallas Symphony Orchestra / Andrew Litton [ Hyperion SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 30/Aug/2006 ] Marc-André Hamelin's pianistic authority and, when required, thrilling virtuosity are underpinned by a deep understanding of Brahms's epic second piano concerto. He is magnificently partnered by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Andrew Litton, and... |