Nicholas Angelich - Rachmaninov: Etudes-Tableaux Op.33 & 39 on CD

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Another Les Nouveaux Interprètes alumni, Award-winning pianist Nicholas Angelich has been praised for his impressive interpretations of classical and romantic repertoire. He has also gained recognition for his interpretation of 20th century music, including performances of works by Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Bartok, Ravel, Messiaen, Stockhausen, Boulez, Tanguy, and Pierre Henry. This title was released for the first time in 1995. 'Those subtle inflections of touch and dynamics; that impulsive, improvisatory feel; the poetry, the probity: he (Angelich) made me fall in love with the work as if for the first time.' Geoff Brown, The Times Review **** (performance) **** (recording) 'Rachmaninov s enigmatic studies are not the easiest nuts to crack, but Angelich s insightful colours have the measure of their limpid introspection and fantasy.' --Paul Riley, BBC Music Magazine, October 2014 'Angelich demonstrates a firm understanding of these varied collections. His mellow tone is splendidly blended and he astutely characterises each work … Angelich is particularly impressive is and very much alive to the varied moods of these works. He never overstates and avoids heaviness. These sessions were excellently recorded back in 1994' --Michael Cookson Music Web International, 21st November 2014