Sterndale Bennett and Schumann

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Artalinna B0711M1WTG

Sterndale Bennett Sonata no. 1 in F minor op. 13
Schumann Symphonic Etudes op. 13

Reviews:

A hugely enjoyable listen, played with infectious authority

3 Feb 2018

The Arts Desk, Graham Rickson

Hiroaki Takenouchi does the piece proud

1 Jan 2018

British Music Society, Michael Round

Unwavering conviction and … constantly expressive musicality

1 Jan 2018

Myron Silberstein, Fanfare

Exhilarating playing here from pianist Hiroaki Takenouchi

4 Dec 2017

The Guardian, Stephen Pritchard

Takenouchi handles this with bravura ease and a warm, refined sound

20 Sep 2017

Crossed Eyed Pianist, Fran Wilson

Romantically affluent, poundingly sonorous and rich in pathos

7 Aug 2017

MusicWeb International, Rob Barnett

Broad expressive capacity…..superb technical abilities

31 Jul 2017

Record Geijutsu, Shinnosuke Nagai

Rich in tone and possessing an enviably secure technique – 5 Stars

27 Jul 2017

Classical Ear, Andrew Achenbach

Brilliantly played by Takenouchi

9 Jul 2017

End Notes – The Quarterly Review, Stuart Millson

Confidence, conviction and tremendous panache

1 Jun 2017

Em Marshall-Luck, Albion Magazine

His playing is rich, dazzling and intelligently shaped

29 May 2017

Sunday Times, Stephen Pettitt
Sterndale Bennett and Schumann – Hiroaki Takenouchi

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