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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Romantic Piano Concerto Vol 29 - Moscheles / Shelley

1 CD / Hyperion / 2002-06-01

Works: Ignaz Moscheles: Concerto for Piano no 2 in E flat major, Op. 56; Concerto for Piano no 3 in G minor, Op. 60; Anticipations of Scotland
Conductors: Shelley, Howard
Ensemble: Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

With this 29th volume in the Romantic Piano Concerto series, Hyperion commences a cycle of three CDs that will include all eight of Moscheles' piano...continue...