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Mendelssohn: Complete Solo Piano Music Vol. 1 / Howard Shelley, piano

1 CD / Hyperion / 2013-03-12

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Capriccio for piano in F sharp minor, Op. 5; Sonata for Piano no 1 in E major, Op. 6; Characteristic Pieces (7) for piano, Op. 7; Songs without words, vol 1, Op. 19b
Performers: Shelley, Howard

Howard Shelley is an acknowledged expert in the area of early Romantic piano music. With this disc, Shelley presents the first installment of a sixvolume...continue...
Recording information: St Michael's Church, Highgate, London (03/26/2012-03/27/2012)....continue...

Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 58 / Pixis: Concerto in C major, Op. 100; Concertino in E flat major, Op 68; Thalberg: Concerto in F minor Op 5 / Howard Shelley, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-11-13

Works: Johann Peter Pixis: Concerto for Piano in C major, Op. 100; Piano Concertino in E flat major, Op. 68; Sigismund Thalberg: Concerto for piano & orchestra in F Minor, Op 5
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

This 58th volume of the Romantic Piano Concerto series presents two composer pianists who contributed to the Hexaméron, Liszt's collaborative piano extravaganza. Thalberg (who wou...continue...
Recording information: Federation Concert Hall, Hobart, Tasmania (05/10/2011-05/14/2011)....continue...

Spohr: Piano Sonata; Rondoletto; Onslow: Piano Sonata; Six Pieces; Toccata / Howard Shelley, piano

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-09-12

Works: Louis Spohr: Sonata for Piano in A flat major, Op. 125; Rondoletto for piano in G major, Op. 149; George Onslow: Sonata for Piano in C minor, Op. 2; Pièces (6), for piano; Toccata, for piano, Op...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

Howard Shelley continues his appraisal of a composer who in his lifetime was classed with Mozart and Beethoven, and enjoyed international fame and admiration. Shelley...continue...
Recording information: St Silas the Martyr, Kentish Town, London (11/14/2011-11/15/2011)....continue...

The Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 56: Friedrich Kalkbrenner / Howard Shelley

1 CD / Hyperion / 2012-03-13

Works: Frédéric Kalkbrenner: Concerto for Piano no 2 in E minor, Op. 85; Concerto for Piano no 3 in A minor, Op. 107; Adagio ed Allegro di bravura, for piano & orchestra, Op. 102
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: ; Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

If the name Friedrich Kalkbrenner is familiar at all, it is probably for his famous suggestion that Chopin would benefit from three years of study...continue...
Recording information: Federation Concert Hall, Hobart, Tasmania (06/23/2012-06/26/2010)....continue...

Rachmaninov: Etudes-Tableaux / Howard Shelley, piano

1 CD / Hyperion / 2011-09-13

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: 6 Etudes Tableaux; Etudes-tableaux (9) for Piano, Op. 39
Performers: Shelley, Howard

Recording information: 04/19/1983-04/20/1983....continue...

Clementi: Capriccios & Variations / Howard Shelley, piano

2 CD / Hyperion / 2011-09-13

Works: Muzio Clementi: Capriccio for harpsichord or piano in B flat major, Op. 17; Capriccio in A major, Op. 34/3; Capriccio in F major, Op. 34/4; Capriccio for piano in E minor, Op. 47/1; Capriccio for pia...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

Howard Shelley's survey of the piano sonatas of Clementi has been acclaimed not only as a set of benchmark performances, but also as a rediscovery...continue...
Recording information: St Silas the Martyr, St Silas Place, London, England (10/25/2010-10/28/2010)....continue...

Clementi: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 6 / Shelley

2 CD / Hyperion / 2010-10-12

Works: Muzio Clementi: Sonata for Piano in G major, Op. 40/1; Sonata for Piano in B minor, Op. 40/2; Sonata for Piano in D minor/D major, Op. 40/3; Sonata for Piano in A major, Op. 50/1; Sonata for Piano in...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

Howard Shelley's series of Clementi's Piano Sonatas has received the highest critical acclaim and reawakened interest in this important body of piano music. Today, the...continue...
Recording information: St. Silas The Martyr, St. Silas Place, Kentish Town, Lo (12/01/2009-12/04/2009)....continue...

The Romantic Piano Concerto Vol. 51: Taubert, Rosenhain

1 CD / Hyperion / 2010-08-10

Works: Wilhelm Taubert: Concerto for Piano no 1 in D major, Op. 18; Concerto for Piano no 2 in A major, Op. 189; Jacob Rosenhain: Concerto for Piano in D minor, Op. 73
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard

Hyperion's Romantic Piano Concerto series continues to surprise and delight with a 51st disc of 19th century pianistic splendor. This release includes works by Wilhelm...continue...
Recording information: Federation Concert Hall, Hobart, Tasmania (04/12/2009-04/24/2009)....continue...

Clementi: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 5

2 CD / Hyperion / 2010-05-11

Works: Muzio Clementi: Sonata for Piano in C major, Op. 34/1; Sonata for Piano in G minor, Op. 34/2; Sonatinas (6) for piano ("Progressive Sonatinas"), Op. 36; Piano Sonatas (3), Op. 37; Sonata for Piano in...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

Howard Shelley's acclaimed series of the complete Piano Sonatas of Clementi reaches its penultimate volume. In the latter half of the 1790s, when all the...continue...
Recording information: St Silas the Martyr, St Silas Place, London, England (10/06/2009-10/09/2009)....continue...

The Romantic Piano Concerto vol 48 - Benedict, Macfarren / Shelley, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2009-07-14

Works: Julius Benedict: Concerto for Piano in C minor, Op. 45; Concerto for Piano in E flat major, Op. 89; Walter Macfarren: Konzertstück for piano & orchestra in E minor
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

The piano concerto was popular in Victorian London and was often included in the typically mixed orchestral concert programs of the period. Julius Benedict's concertos...continue...

Clementi: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 3 / Howard Shelley

2 CD / Hyperion / 2009-04-14

Works: Muzio Clementi: Sonata for Piano in B flat major, Op. 13/4; Sonata for Piano in F major, Op. 13/5; Sonata for Piano in F minor, Op.13/6; Piano (Harpsichord) Sonata in C major, Op. 20; Harpsichord (Pi...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

Howard Shelley's series of Clementi's piano sonatas has received great critical acclaim and is increasing interest in this under-recorded composer. The sonatas in the present...continue...

Clementi: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 2 / Howard Shelley

2 CD / Hyperion / 2008-09-09

Works: Muzio Clementi: Harpsichord (Piano) Sonatas (3), Op. 9; Harpsichord (Piano) Sonatas (3), Op. 10; Sonata for Piano in B flat major, Op. 11/1; Toccata for harpsichord or piano in B flat major, Op. 11/2...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

This is the second volume in Howard Shelley's complete chronological survey of the Clementi sonatas, which Hyperion hopes to complete in six '2 for the...continue...

The Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 45 - Hiller / Shelley, Tasmanian SO

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-05-13

Works: Ferdinand Hiller: Concerto for Piano no 1 in F minor, Op. 5; Concerto for Piano no 2 in F sharp minor, Op. 69; Concerto for Piano no 3 in A flat major, Op. 170 ("Concerto Espressivo")
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

The Romantic Piano Concerto series continues to bring undiscovered works to the listening public, performed by the greatest piano virtuosos of today. The German-Jewish composer...continue...

Clementi: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 1 / Shelley

2 CD / Hyperion / 2008-02-12

Works: Muzio Clementi: Harpsichord or Piano Sonatas (6), Op. 1; Piano (Harpsichord) Sonata in C major, Op. 2/2; Piano (Harpsichord) Sonata in A major, Op. 2/4; Piano (Harpsichord) Sonata in B flat major, Op...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

"In every way, this set is a great beginning to the series, and thanks are owed to Shelley and Hyperion for giving Clementi and his...continue...

The Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 43 / Shelley, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2007-10-09

Works: William Sterndale Bennett: Concerto for piano & orchestra no 4 in F minor, Op 19; Caprice for piano & orchestra in E, Op 22; Francis Edward Bache: Concerto for Piano in E major, Op. 18
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

The Romantic Piano Concerto series returns to England to uncover further gems of the genre. Most likely, the concerto by Francis Edward Bache (1833-1858) has...continue...

The Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 41 - Kalkbrenner / Shelley

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-10-10

Works: Frédéric Kalkbrenner: Concerto for Piano no 1 in D minor, Op. 61; Concerto for Piano no 4 in A flat major, Op. 127
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

"Friedrich Kalkbrenner was a highly respected pianist in his day, though he was later eclipsed by the likes of Chopin and Liszt. Still, his First...continue...

Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 40 - Herz / Shelley, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2006-05-09

Works: Henri Herz: Concerto for Piano no 3 in D minor, Op. 87; Concerto for Piano no 4 in E major, Op. 131; Concerto for Piano no 5 in F minor, Op. 180
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

The latest installment of Hyperion's Romantic Piano Concerto Series features Howard Shelley performing premiere recordings of Henri Herz piano concertos. If we can accept that...continue...

Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances, Suites / Shelley, MacNamara

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-10-11

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
Performers: Macnamara, Hilary; Shelley, Howard

'First-rate playing, splendid sound, value for the money' (American Record Guide)

'A worthy continuation of Hyperion's Rachmaninov series' (BBC Music Magazine)

'Their readings are superb...continue...

Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 36 - Moscheles / Shelley

1 CD / Hyperion / 2005-04-12

Works: Ignaz Moscheles: Concerto for Piano no 4 in E major, Op. 64; Concerto for Piano no 5 in C major, Op. 87; Recollections of Ireland, fantasia for piano & orchestra, Op. 69
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

You have to hand it to Howard Shelley. Its one thing to lead a concert from the keyboard, but to do this when the solo...continue...

The Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 35 - Herz / Shelley, et al

1 CD / Hyperion / 2004-07-01

Works: Henri Herz: Concerto for Piano no 1 in A major, Op. 34; Concerto for Piano no 7 in B minor, Op. 207; Concerto for Piano no 8 in A flat major, Op. 218
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

"Shelley is a superb musician: not only does he play with great taste and insight but his conducting is impeccable." - BBC "Shelley's expertise, his...continue...

Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 32 - Moscheles: Piano Concertos

1 CD / Hyperion / 2003-07-01

Works: Ignaz Moscheles: Concerto for Piano no 1 in F major, Op. 45; Concerto for Piano no 6 in B flat major ("Fantastique"), Op. 90; Concerto for Piano no 7 in C minor ("Pathétique"), Op. 93
Performers: Shelley, Howard
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

"Such music demands a very special performance if its virtues are to outshine its limitations and Shelley's expertise, his immaculate charm and brio cast a...continue...

Rachmaninov: Complete Piano Music / Howard Shelley

8 CD / Hyperion / 1993-05-01

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Andante semplice [fragment]; Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23; Morceaux (7) de salon, Op. 10; Moment musical in E flat minor, Op. 16/2; Sonata for Piano no 2 in B flat minor, Op. 3...
Performers: Shelley, Howard

'A significant testimony to Howard Shelley's artistry. Pianistically impeccable, he understands what Rachmaninov was about' (Gramophone)

'A fine achievement from Howard Shelley and Hyperion ali...continue...

Rachmaninov: Ten Preludes, Morceaux de Fantaisie / H Shelley

1 CD / Hyperion / 1988-09-01

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23; Andante semplice [fragment]
Performers: Shelley, Howard