Rose McLachlan graduation recital at Milton Court
Schumann Davidsbündler and the second book of Debussy studies . Her total mastery of the pedals proved how true was Anton Rubinstein’s declaration that the pedals are the soul of the piano .
Debussy Studies where transcendental difficulties are wrapped in gold and silver . And Schumann’s conflict between Florestan and Eusebius happily resolved at midnight
Donglai Shi graduation recital at Milton Court
Messiaen , Chen Qigang ,Takemitsu and Shostakovich with mysterious whispered sounds played with beautiful fluid movements. Like a ballet dancer this was truly a moving picture of such natural movements that of course all he touched was instantly of gold.
An eclectic programme played with great authority and mastery but above all with the palette of colours of a great master.,
Messiaen no.19 from “Vingt regards”
Chen Qigang, “Instant of a Peking Opera”
Takemitsu, “Rain Tree Sketch” & “Rain Tree Sketch II”
Shostakovich, Piano Sonata no.2
ChristopherAxworthy-MusicCommentary 