The Romantic Piano Concerto Series · Vol. 30 · Sergei Lyapunov · Piano Concertos 1 & 2 · Rhapsody

Hamish Milne (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins (conductor)


'A disc as beautiful as it is comprehensive' (Gramophone)

'Yet another programme that makes incomprehensible the narrow choice of 19th-century piano concertos heard in our concert halls today' (BBC Music Magazine)

'Russian melodic flavour, colourful orchestration and sonorous piano writing is present in abundance throught this very welcome release … The combination of Lyapunov's complete piano-and-orchestra output on one disc, in excellent performances and superb recorded sound, make a favourable recommendation mandatory' (International Record Review)

'Throughout, Hamish Milne holds his head high, lucidly and affectionately commanding cascades of notes, and he is stylishly partnered by Martyn Brabbins' (Gramophone)

'Milne, as usual, offers resilient rhythms and tightly focused phrasing marked by a refreshing attention to detail … you’re unlikely to hear a better performance of this repertoire in the foreseeable future' (Fanfare, USA )

'This is one of the very best entries in Hyperion’s ongoing survey, and I’m pleased to recommend it to you without the slightest hesitation' (American Record Guide)

CD
Piano Concerto No 1 in E flat minor Op 4
Rhapsody on Ukrainian Themes
Piano Concerto No 2 in E major Op 38

Hamish Milne
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins