Lyapunov Piano Concertos - Description.pdf

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The Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto seriesVolume 30: LyapunovPiano Concertos

Of the myriad Piano Concertos composed in the second half of the 19th century all but a handful

are forgotten. The survivors are played with a regularity that borders on the monotonous: pianists,

promoters and record companies play it safe and opt for the familiar. Even a masterpiece can

become an unwelcome guest, especially when subjected to an unremarkable outing by yet another

indifferent player, as happens so frequently today. How refreshing, then, to have the dust brushed

off forgotten specimens of 19th century piano concertos and rendered clean and polished for

inspection again. Refreshing and rewarding, for they are exactly the sort of pieces that make one

wonder why we are forced to live off such a limited concerto diet. How is it that such appealing,

well-crafted, imaginative works with their high spirits and luscious tunes could have vanished from

the repertoire? It is time for those who promote and play piano music to be more adventurous

and imaginative in their programming.

1991 Jeremy Nicholas

Sergei Mikhailovich LyapunovYaroslavl(Central Russia), November 30, 1959

Paris, November 8, 1924

Piano Concerto no. 1 in E flat minor, op. 4 (1889-90)

I. Allegro con brio - attacca: [6:53] - II. Adagio non tanto - attacca: [3:06]

III. Allegro moderato e maestoso - attacca: [4:54] - IV. Adagio non tanto - attacca: [3:28]

V. Allegro con brio [4:07]

Rhapsody on Ukrainian Themes, op. 28 (1907)

I. Andantino pastorale - attacca: [6:59] - II. Allegretto scherzando - attacca: [3:02]

III. Andantino pastorale - attacca: [2:17] - IV. Allegro giocoso [4:50]Piano Concerto no. 2 in E major, op. 38 (1908-09)

I. Lento ma non troppo - attacca: [5:34] - II. Allegro molto ed appassionato - attacca: [1:31]

III. Allegro moderato - attacca: [2:36] - IV. Allegro molto - attacca: [3:22]

V. Lento ma non troppo - attacca: [1:12] - VI. Allegro molto [5:05]
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Hamish Milne, piano

BBC Scottish Symphony OrchestraMartyn Brabbins

Recorded in City Hall, Glasgow on 13 and 14 June 2002

Recording engineer, Simon Eadon. Recording producer, Andrew Keener 2002 Hyperion Records Ltd. CDA67326

Hyperion celebrates the 30th release in its invaluable The Romantic Piano Concerto series with a

disc of Lyapunovs works for piano and orchestra as beautiful as it is comprehensive. Whether in

Opp 4, 28 or 38, you could never fail to guess the composers nationality, and even when you sense

Balakirevs eagle-eyed scrutiny of the First Concerto or Liszts influence in the Second,

Lyapunovs style invariably transcends the sources of his inspiration. Indeed, it is no exaggeration

to say, as Edward Garden does in his excellent accompanying essay, that the hushed nocturnal

opening to the Second Concerto is among the loveliest in the repertoire, setting the stage for every

starry-eyed wonder. The writing is as lavish and ornate as even the most ardent lover of RussianRomantic music could wish at 335 its like some richly embroidered cloth winking and glinting

with a thousand different lights and colours. More generally, everything is seen through such a

personal and committed perspective that all sense of derivation or of a tale twice told is erased.

Such an overall impression would not, of course, occur if the performances were less skilful or

meticulously prepared. Throughout, Hamish Milne holds his head high, lucidly and affectionately

commanding cascades of notes, and he is stylishly partnered by Martyn Brabbins. There is

competition in the Second Concerto from the urbane and scintillating Howard Shelley who is rather

more immediately recorded on Chandos. But to have all three works on a single disc (the First

Concerto receiving its first recording) is an irresistible bonus.

Bryce Morrison, Gramophone, March 2003.

Sergei Lyapunov - Hamish Milne

Yet another programme that makes incomprehensible the narrow choice of 19th-century piano

concertos heard in our concert halls today (BBC Music Magazine) Russian melodic flavour,

colourful orchestration and sonorous piano writing is present in abundance throught this very

welcome release The combination of Lyapunovs complete piano-and-orchestra output on one

disc, in excellent performances and superb recorded sound, make a favourable recommendation

mandatory (International Record Review) ... With the risk of the laser beam totally ruining this newHyperion release from repeated playing, I am now prepared to throw away a few more symphonies

just to make room for more Lyapunov! (Pianist) Milne, as usual, offers resilient rhythms and

tightly focused phrasing marked by a refreshing attention to detail youre unlikely to hear a

better performance of this repertoire in the foreseeable future (Fanfare, USA) This is one of


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the very best entries in Hyperions ongoing survey, and Im pleased to recommend it to you without

the slightest hesitation' (American Record Guide) This is bejewelled writing carried off with

spiritual and technical mastery by Milne (musicweb.uk.net) Theres no denying the

sumptuous virtuosity inherent in these pieces, which pianist Hamish Milne tosses off with obvious

relish and technical assurance (ClassicsToday.com)

Three languages-, 24 pages-booklet in .pdf format included.Complete details of the Romantic Piano Concertoproject can be found

at the Hyperion Recordswebsite (Indexes - Collections).

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