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Mendelssohn: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2

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Howard Shelley has sadly never received the publicity he deserves for his incredible playing. He just always seems to get the piece he plays "just right". This CD is no exception. His playing is on fire, and the orchestra backs him with strength and with perfect timing.
Awesome.

This stunner is worth the Penguin Rosette and recommendation from Gramophone magazine. The playing is stunning. The orchestra is in finest form. And the digital recording is fabulous - crystal clear, well balanced. No muddy piano parts. The notes are clearly heard and played at a thrilling pace. Very very highly recommended.

Listening to Howard Shelley and Felix Mendelssons Piano Concerto Nr 1 brought back great memories when I was a youth. The sad yearning especially Molto Allegro Con Fuoco is particularly hauntingly beautiful. Give it a try get the kids to bed put your feet up get a bottle of good beer say a McEwans and a glass of good sherry and listen to Howard direct and Play this hauntingly beautiful concerto. It remind me somewhat of some of Mozart's earlier Piano Concerto's .

The condition of the product and the quickness of delivery tells me I will be buying from them again. Highest recommendation to buy from.