For those of you who follow my blog, Craig Sheppard was the pianist who gave the true first performance of the Brahms Album Leaf, many months before the Hogwood dust-up. For those who love the Romantic piano works of the 19th Century, the works of Franz Liszt, or specifically Les Annees de Pelerinage by Franz Liszt, we have a treat to tell you about.
Craig has just released a 2 cd set on the Romeo Records label of the complete cycle, recorded live at the Meany Theater in Seattle on the 20th and 21st of October, 2011. The playing is first rate, both sensitive and masterful as this cycle requires. He demonstrates he is a true keyboard virtuoso in his interpretation. For those who are concerned about such things, the sound engineering is also of the highest quality. Craig has also written the liner notes concerning the history of the cycle.
You may order below, he also has sound files which you may preview.
Harmonie Autographs and Music, Inc. is not compensated in any way for this endorsement
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