Josef Hofmann, Vol. 3

Advantages: Cherkassky playing at his best in wide range of solo works
Disadvantages: No Godowsky included

...derided by critics for its size and other supposed weaknesses, resulting in its unfair neglect. Cherkassky makes the whole listening experience enjoyable, presenting it like a symphony for piano as one organic whole. I have heard the opening of the first movement made to sound trite by another pianist who played it staccato. It is marked staccato in the score, but Cherkassky gives it a staccato feel, while skillfully using the pedal to make it sound grandiose rather than trite. There is also the work Kaleidoskop by Josef Hofmann, Cherkassky' s teacher. This is a musical portrayal of the kaleidoscope, a popular toy (more popular in the nineteenth century, but still seen around today) which consists of a cylinder in which colours tumble as it is turned making ever changing patterns. Cherkassky expresses these multi-colours musically... Read review

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Advantages: Good tracks, bonus material
Disadvantages: A few too many mixes

...Have already rated the previous album (put your hands up vol.1) and many of my points apply to this album aswell. After continually listening to the first album i decided to buy this one aswell and again i was not disappointed. There is again a brilliant mix of tracks over 3 CD's including several remixes and club mixes such as that of Camille Jonesvs Fedded le Grande-The Creeps (club mix). This i believe to be one of the best but there are 62 other tunes that you will just want to get up and dance to. Again, as like the previous album there is bonus content on CD1 including 3 awesomw music videos including Fedde Le Grande-Put your hands up and Alex Gaudino-Destination Calabria. This is a really nice touch to the album and makes it a real gem.... Read review

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Advantages: Mixed By Anne Savage, this has to be an advantage!
Disadvantages: Not as extreme as the other Euphoria albums, might not be fast enough for some ravers!

...Brilliant Album by Anne Savage, really worth buying. If your new to this scene its a good starter album because its not as extreme as Euphorias other albums. Cd 1 is by far the "calmer" of the 3 cd's, with mixes by BK, Vinylgroovers. Colin Barratt's remix of "The Future" is awesome. Cd2 has a faster beat and euphoria start living up to their name by Cd 3! With beats like "Real Freaks" by the Tidy Girls, this is a real tune and also "lookin Good" by Lisa Lashes! Cd 3 has to be by far the best of the 3. I really like this album, especially Cd3 where things progress and get faster! Theres some big names and some big tunes! A Cd worth buying!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful