Description
Debussy may have stipulated 'mains formidables' as the requirement for pianists tackling his Études, but they need a lot more besides.
It's clear from these magisterial performances that Steven Osborne's 'formidable hands' are always at the service of a profound musical intelligence.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
International Piano Recording of the Month
"rarely have mastery and sensitivity been so meticulously and awe-inspiringly combined. Of trenchancy and finesse are at the far from-still centre of the Etudes, then Osborne's realisation of contradictory elements, of pragmatism and poetry, of profound mystery and ambiguity, is unsurpassed." – International Piano
CLAUDE DEBUSSY: Early and late piano pieces (CDA68390)
"A total delight"- BBC Music Magazine
"I was transfixed by the beauty and clarity of this recital." - BBC Music Magazine
SERGEI RACHMANINOV: Piano Sonata No 1 & Moments musicaux (CDA68365)
"I can't imagine this being better played."- BBC Record Review
"When [Osborne] pulls the full stops out, it's awe-inspiring...the ultimate build in the finale is astounding."- BBC Music Magazine