New recording - Thalberg L'Art du chant

[Jonathan]

I found out yesterday that the superb pianist Paul Wee has recorded Thalberg's complete L'Art du chant for BIS. I've already ordered it!

[Alan Howe]

Not my cup of tea at all, but I'll wager it's superbly done.

[Martin Eastick]

I ordered a copy immediately after trying several of the extracts - even though I already have Mordecai Shehori's recording. This new one seems to be the definitive, and there are also the extras including the 3 Schubert Lieder transcriptions Op79a!

[Jonathan]

I can report this is a magnificent CD. The playing is superb throughout and the music is excellent. Very glad I bought the disc. Thoroughly recommended!

[dmitterd]

I concur, it is a superb disc - Wee is definitely one to watch! His Alkan disc from earlier this year is also highly recommended.

cheers,
Daniel

[semloh]

I've never been a fan of Thalberg but this disc receives a very positive review in the current Gramophone Magazine. It concludes:
Wee has shown in this beautifully recorded release that Thalberg is a far more important composer for the
piano than current opinion would have it.

[TerraEpon]

This is a very nice disc....but being just arrangements it kinda doesn't feel, mmmm....nessesary? I guess since i have so many arrangements already.