I’m a sucker for piano concertos, especially romantic ones, and I tried really hard with this one but no matter how many times I’ve listened to it I always reach the same conclusion – this is utter tosh. Vacuous does not come into it, and the orchestration is obviously a homage to Chopin’s by making sure that it is even less effective. It seems a bit pointless to comment on the performance and recording but at least I can report that they are up to Naxos' usual high standard - it's just rather a waste as the material isn't. Almost worthy of a compulsory purchase notice as a service to musical education - how not to do it!
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Originality
Completely unoriginal
Lyrics
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Quality and consistency of works
Consistently bad
How does it compare to the conductor's other releases
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How does it rate alongside the competition
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Cover / Inlay Design and Content
Good
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