Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Chopin: The Complete Works, Vol. 10 - Sonata no 2; Polonaise, Op. 40; Impromptu, Op. 36; 24 Preludes, Op. 28 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 2013-03-12

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Sonata for Piano no 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 "Funeral March"; Polonaises (2) for Piano, Op. 40; Impromptu for Piano no 2 in F sharp major, B 129/Op. 36; Preludes (24) ...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Ian Hobson continues his project of recording the complete works of Frédéric Chopin with volume 10 that includes the 24 Preludes, Op. 28 and the...continue...
Recording information: 2005-02-04_2005-02-05&2005-....continue...

Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst: Complete Music, Vol. 3 - works for violin and piano / Sherban Lupu, violin; Ian Hobson, piano

1 CD / Toccata / 2013-01-29

Works: Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst: Introduction et Variations Brillantes en form de Fantaisie, for violin & piano, Op. 6; Elégie for Violin in C minor, Op. 10 "Sur la mort d'un objet chéri"; Intro...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Lupu, Sherban

Ernst (1812 - 65) was a friend of Berlioz, Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, and for Joachim, "the greatest violinist I ever heard". The popular encore pieces...continue...
Recording information: Foellinger Great Hall of the Krannert Center for the Pe (2011-05-10_2011-05-11&2011-)....continue...

The Unknown Enescu, Vol. 1: Music for Violin / Sherban Lupu, violin; Enescu Ensemble

1 CD / Toccata / 2012-10-30

Works: George Enescu: Aubade, for violin, viola & cello in C major; Pastorale, Menuet Triste et Nocturne, for violin & piano, 4 hands; Sarabande, for violin; Sérénade lointaine, for violin, cello ...
Performers: Cazacu, Marin; Dumitrescu, Ilinca; Golescu, Samir; Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Kouzov, Dmitry; Lupu, Sherban; Rostad, Masumi Per
Conductors: ; Lupu, Sherban
Ensemble: ; Enescu Ensemble; Enescu Ensemble of the University of Illinois

Enescu is one of the great composers, although the world has yet to realise the extent of his achievement. His small published uvre of 33...continue...
Recording information: The "Mihail Jora" Concert Hall, Radio Broadcasting Hous (04/10/2011-04/11/2011); The Kranert Center for the Performing Arts, University (04/10/2011-04/11/2011); The "Mihail Jora...continue...

Ignaz Moscheles: Piano Concertos, Vol. 4 / Ian Hobson, piano

1 CD / Zephyr / 2012-08-14

Works: Ignaz Moscheles: Concerto for Piano no 7 in C minor ("Pathétique"), Op. 93; Concerto no 8 in D major ("Pastorale"), Op. 96; Grosse Sonate, for piano in E major, Op. 41
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Internationally known pianist and conductor Ian Hobson continues his recordings of the complete piano concertos of Ignaz Moscheles. Volume 4 in the series includes Piano...continue...
Recording information: Foellinger Great Hall, Krannert Center for the Performi....continue...

Chopin: The Complete Works, Vol. 9 - Cannons Among Flowers / Ian Hobson, piano

1 CD / Zephyr / 2012-07-10

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Ballade for Piano no 2 in F major/a minor, B 102/Op. 38; Nocturnes (2) for Piano, B 106/Op. 32; Mazurkas (4) for Piano, B 115/Op. 33; Impromptu for Piano no 1 in A flat...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

British-born pianist Ian Hobson continues his series of recording the complete piano music by Chopin. This volume, titled Cannons among flowers, includes Ballade, No. 2;...continue...
Recording information: Studio S1 of Polish Radio (2005-05-21&2005-05-26&2005-)....continue...

Songs of Love and Whimsy by Noel Coward & Flanders and Swann / Paul Sperry, tenor; Ian Hobson, piano

1 CD / Zephyr / 2012-06-12

Works: Donald Swann: Misalliance; The Gnu Song; The Sloth; Ill Wind (after Mozart); Friendly Duet; The Gas-Man Cometh; Hippo Encore; The Armadillo; Madeira M'Dear; Noël Coward: Someday I'll Find You (u...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Sperry, Paul [Tenor (Vocal)]

Paul Sperry and Ian Hobson offer songs from the best British lyricists to follow Gilbert (Coward and Flanders) and to the two composers who could...continue...
American tenor Paul Sperry is best known as an advocate of new music, including that of some of the most daunting modernists like Stockhausen, Druckman, Wuorinen, and Rands, as well as traditionalists...continue...

Chopin: The Complete Works Vol. 7: A Few Exercises / Ian Hobson, piano

1 CD / Zephyr / 2012-03-13

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Etudes (12) for Piano, Op. 10; Etudes (12) for Piano, Op. 25; Trois nouvelles études, for piano, KK IIb/3, CT. 38-40 (B. 130)
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Noted pianist Ian Hobson continues his series devoted to the complete work of Chopin. This volume contains the complete Studies....continue...
Recording information: Studio S1 of Polish Radio (01/16/2004); Studio S1 of Polish Radio (05/21/2004-05/22/2004)....continue...

Chopin: The Complete Works, Vol. 6: High Society / Ian Hobson, piano

1 CD / Zephyr / 2012-02-14

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Introduction in C minor and Rondo in E flat major for Piano, B 76/Op. 16; Mazurka for piano in B flat major, KK IVb/1, CT. 103 (B. 73); Mazurka for piano in C major, KK...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Famed pianist Ian Hobson continues his series of recordings of the complete works of Chopin. Volume 6 concentrates on music written while Chopin was in...continue...
Recording information: Studio S1 of Polish Radio (2004-01-15_2004-01-16&2004-)....continue...

Chopin: The Complete Works, Vol. 5: Mazurkas Opp 6 & 7; Nocturnes, Opp 9 & 15 / Ian Hobson, piano

1 CD / Zephyr / 2012-01-10

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Mazurkas (4) for Piano, B 60/Op. 6; Mazurka for piano no 9 in C major, Op. 7/5, CT. 59; Waltz for piano no 10 in B minor, Op. 69/2, CT. 216; Nocturnes (3) for Piano, B 54/O...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

This fifth volume of the complete works of Fryderyk Chopin on Zephyr broadly follows Chopin from 1828, still a student at Warsaw's Higher School of...continue...
Recording information: Studio S1, Polish Radio (2001-01-15_2004-01-16&2004-)....continue...

Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst: Complete Music Violin & Piano 2 / Sherban Lupu & Ian Hobson

1 CD / Toccata / 2012-01-10

Works: Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst: Fantasie Brilliante for Violin and Orchestra from Otello, Op. 11; Boléro, for violin & piano, Op. 16; Romances without words, for violin & piano, Op. 15; Souvenir du Pr&#...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Lupu, Sherban

Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst (1812 - 65) was one of the leading musicians of his day, a friend of Berlioz, Chopin, Liszt and Mendelssohn, and for...continue...
Recording information: Foellinger Great Hall of the Krannert Center for the Pe (2010-10-04&2010-10-05&2010-)....continue...

Chopin: The Complete Works, Vol. 4: The Piano Concertos / Ian Hobson, piano

1 CD / Zephyr / 2011-12-13

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Concerto for Piano no 2 in F minor, B 43/Op. 21; Nocturne for piano no 20 in C sharp minor, KK IVa/16, CT. 127 (B. 49); Concerto for Piano no 1 in E minor, B 53/Op. 11
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Ensemble: Sinfonia Varsovia

The versatile British-born pianist/conductor Ian Hobson continues the series on Zephyr of the complete works of Chopin. This volume offers two concertos....continue...
Recording information: Studio S1 of Polish Radio (10/10/2006/01/08/2008)....continue...

Chopin: The Complete Works, Vol. 3 / Ian Hobson, piano

1 CD / Zephyr / 2011-11-08

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Variations for Piano and Orchestra in B flat major on Mozart's "Là ci darem", Op. 2; Etude for piano no 3 in E major, Op. 10/3, CT. 16; Fantasia for Piano and Orch...
Performers: Hobson, Claude; Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Ian Hobson continues his cycle of recording the complete works of Chopin. An internationally recognized pianist and conductor, British-born Ian Hobson was a finalist in...continue...
Recording information: Studio S1 of Polish Radio (01/08/2009-01/10/2009)....continue...

Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst: Complete Music for Violin & Piano, Vol. 1

1 CD / Toccata / 2011-02-08

Works: Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst: Fantaisie brillante on a theme from Meyerbeer's "Prophète", for violin & piano, Op. 24; Nocturnes (2), for violin & piano, Op. 8; Variations on "Carnaval de Venice" for v...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Lupu, Sherban

"Lupu, deftly and flamboyantly accompanied by Ian Hobson, astonishes and bewitches in equal measure...This is a hugely entertaining disc." -Gramophone Magazine

"in the hands of Lupu...continue...
Recording information: Foellinger Great Hall of the Krannert Center for the Pe (2010-04-02_2010-04-03&2010-)....continue...

Chopin: The Complete Works Vol 1 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 2009-07-14

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Rondo for Piano in C minor, Op. 1; Polonaise for Piano in B flat major, B 3; Polonaise for Piano in G minor, B 1; Polonaise for Piano in A flat major, B 5; Polonaise fo...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Chopin: The Complete Works, Vol. 2 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 2009-07-14

Works: Frédéric Chopin: Sonata for Piano no 1 in C minor, Op. 4; Polonaises (3) for Piano, Op. 71; Rondo for 2 Pianos in C major, B 27/Op. 73; Contredanse for piano in G flat major, KK. Anh.Ia...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Enescu: Chamber Symphony, Piano Quartet, etc / Hobson, et al

1 CD / Albany Records / 2009-02-10

Works: George Enescu: Impressions d'enfance, for violin & piano in D major, Op. 28; Chamber Symphony, for 12 instruments in E major, Op. 33; Quartet for Piano and Strings no 2 in D minor, Op. 30
Performers: Dee, John J.; Erdélyi, Csaba; Flores, Amy Catron; Gilreath, Amy; Golescu, Samir; Harris, David; Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Iancovici, Mirel; Keeble, Jonathan; Kilp, Brian; Lupu, Sherban; Murray, Dav...
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Ensemble: Sinfonia da Camera

George Enescu was an extraordinary musician. One of the most acclaimed violinists of the last century, he was also an accomplished pianist, conductor, and composer....continue...

Sierra, Gottschalk: Souvenirs, etc / Ian Hobson, Sinfonia da Camera

1 CD / Albany Records / 2009-01-13

Works: Roberto Sierra: Fandangos; Reflections on a Souvenir; Variations on a Souvenir; Toccata for Piano; Louis Moreau Gottschalk: Souvenir de Porto Rico, marche des gibaros for piano, Op. 31, D. 147 (RO 25...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Diazmuñoz, Eduardo
Ensemble: ; Sinfonia da Camera

Roberto Sierra notes in his comments that "The unifying factor of all the works on this CD is that in one way or another they...continue...

Don Gillis: Twinkletoes and Other Works / Ian Hobson, et al

1 CD / Albany Records / 2008-03-01

Works: Don Gillis: Twinkletoes, for orchestra; Rhapsody for harp & orchestra; Concerto for Piano no 1 "Encore Concerto"; Short Overture to an Unwritten Opera, for orchestra; Rhapsody for trumpet & orchestra
Performers: Bednarczyk, Krzysztof; Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Sikorzak-Olek, Anna
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Ensemble: Sinfonia Varsovia

In both the "Encore" Concerto and the Harp Rhapsody (written for the NBC Symphony's Edward Vito), one can hear some very serious thoughts being bandied...continue...

Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos, etc / Ian Hobson, et al

2 CD / Zephyr / 2007-07-01

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Concerto for Piano no 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1; Concerto for Piano no 4 in G minor, Op. 40; Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini; Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18; Concerto ...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Highly renowned as both a pianist and conductor, Ian Hobson proves his mettle in both capacities on this exciting release, playing and conducting from the...continue...

Byways of French Song - Gounod, et al / Sperry, Hobson

2 CD / Zephyr / 2007-04-01

Works: Charles Gounod: Chanson du printemps, for voice & piano; Songs (6) for voice & piano; Au rossignol; Ce que je suis sans toi, song for voice & piano; Ma belle amie est morte, song for voice & piano; V...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Sperry, Paul [Tenor (Vocal)]

Bartók: Works for Violin and Piano / Lupu, Hobson

2 CD / Zephyr / 2005-08-01

Works: Béla Bartók: Sonata for Violin and Piano in E minor; Sonatina for violin & piano (ar. from piano work by E.Gertler with Bartok's approval), Sz. 55; Rhapsody for Violin and Piano no 1, Sz 86...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Lupu, Sherban

"The whole recital is of remarkably high quality. Indeed, these performances withstand comparison with the finest in the catalog. Lupu breathes this music. Phrasing is...continue...

Bloch: Violin Concerto / Lupu, Romanian NRO, et al

1 CD / Zephyr / 2005-07-01

Works: Ernest Bloch: Concerto for Violin; Concerto Grosso no 1, for string orchestra & piano
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Lupu, Sherban
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Ensemble: Romanian Radio/TV Chamber Orchestra

Gillis: Symphony no 4 / Hobson, Sinfonia Varsovia

1 CD / Albany Records / 2004-12-01

Works: Don Gillis: Symphony no 4; Concerto for Piano no 2
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Ensemble: Sinfonia Varsovia

"Hobson brings a wealth of buoyant rhythm and catchy tune-spinning to this music, and the Poles are clearly having a ball. Frivolous, joyous, or what...continue...

Moscheles: Piano Music Vol 3 / Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 2004-10-01

Works: Ignaz Moscheles: Concerto for Piano no 1 in F major, Op. 45; Grandes Variations sur la Marche favorite de l'Emperour Alexandre I, for piano & orchestro (or piano; Fantaisie and Variations on Au Clair...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Ensemble: Sinfonia da Camera

Schubert: Winterreise / Paul Sperry

1 CD / Zephyr / 2004-09-01

Works: Franz Schubert: Winterreise, D 911/Op. 89
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Sperry, Paul [Tenor (Vocal)]

Paderewski: Piano Concerto, etc / Hobson, Maksymiuk, et al

1 CD / Zephyr / 2002-07-01

Works: Ignace Jan Paderewski: Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 17; Polish Fantasia on original themes, for piano & orchestra, Op. 19
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Conductors: Maksymiuk, Jerzy
Ensemble: Sinfonia Varsovia

Great Composers Love Folk Songs Too /Paul Sperry, Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 2002-06-01

Works: Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Settings (5) of Scottish folksongs, for voice, flute, violin, cello & piano, S. 169; Arnold Schoenberg: Mein Herz das ist ein tiefer Schacht, song for voice & piano; Francis Po...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Sperry, Paul [Tenor (Vocal)]

Moscheles: Piano Concertos Vol 2 / Ian Hobson, et al

1 CD / Zephyr / 2001-10-01

Works: Ignaz Moscheles: Concerto for Piano no 5 in C major, Op. 87; Concerto for Piano no 3 in G minor, Op. 60
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Ensemble: Sinfonia da Camera

Lees, Shawn: Piano Concertos; et al / Hobson, Oppens, et al

1 CD / Albany Records / 2001-05-01

Works: Andrew Bishop: Crooning; Allen Shawn: Piano Concerto; Paul Creston: Dance Overture for orchestra, Op. 62; Benjamin Lees: Concerto for Piano no 2
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]; Oppens, Ursula
Conductors: Miller, David A.
Ensemble: Albany Symphony Orchestra

"Another splendidly recorded American program from Albany with the impressive Albany Symphony. Allen Shawn's colorful new piano concerto was written for Ursula Oppens, that tireless...continue...

Schubert: Piano Sonatas, Impromptus / Ian Hobson

2 CD / Zephyr / 2000-09-01

Works: Franz Schubert: Sonata for Piano in C minor, D 958; Sonata for Piano in A major, D 959; Sonata for Piano in B flat major, D 960; Pieces (3) for Piano, D 946
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Moscheles: Piano Concertos Vol 1 / Ian Hobson, et al

1 CD / Zephyr / 1999-11-09

Works: Ignaz Moscheles: Concerto for Piano no 4 in E major, Op. 64; Concerto for Piano no 2 in E flat major, Op. 56
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Conductors: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Ensemble: Sinfonia da Camera

"Ian Hobson not only tackles the formidable solo part in each concerto but also conducts from the keyboard and discusses the music in the notes...continue...

Schubert/Godowsky: Twelve Songs, etc / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-12-01

Works: Leopold Godowsky: Rosamunde, for solo piano (transcription from Schubert's ballet); Schubert Songs (12), freely transcribed for piano; Moment Musical, Op. 94/3, transcribed for piano (after Schubert)...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Johnson: Twelve Preludes and Fuges / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-12-01

Works: David Charles Johnson: Preludes & Fugues (12) for Piano
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

"...In both the jolly and the occasional more serious numbers, Johnson's harmonic invention is a delight, creating richly tonal, plangent, wide-spaced voicings that really 'sound'...continue...

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 4 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-10-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 12 in A flat major, Op. 26 "Funeral March"; Sonata for Piano no 13 in E flat major, Op. 27 no 1 "Quasi una fantasia"; Sonata for Piano no 14 in C sharp minor...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 3 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-09-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for piano no 8 in C minor, Op. 13 "Pathetique"; Sonata for Piano no 9 in E major, Op. 14 no 1; Sonata for Piano no 10 in G major, Op. 14 no 2; Sonata for Piano no 11 in B...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 2 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-08-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 4 in E flat major, Op. 7; Sonata for Piano no 5 in C minor, Op. 10 no 1; Sonata for Piano no 6 in F major, Op. 10 no 2; Sonata for Piano no 7 in D, Op. 10 no...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 1 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-07-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 1 in F minor; Sonata for Piano no 2 in A major, Op. 2 no 2; Sonata for Piano no 3 in C major, Op. 2 no 3
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 8 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-06-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 28 in A major, Op. 101; Sonata for Piano no 29 in B flat major, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier"
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 9 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-06-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 30 in E major, Op. 109; Sonata for Piano no 31 in A flat major, Op. 110; Sonata for Piano no 32 in C minor, Op. 111
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 7 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-05-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata"; Sonata for Piano no 24 in F sharp major, Op. 78 "A Thérèse"; Sonata for Piano no 26 in E flat major, Op. ...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 5 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-04-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 16 in G major, Op. 31 no 1; Sonata for Piano no 17 in D minor, Op. 31/2 "The Tempest"; Sonata for Piano no 18 in E flat, Op. 31
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas Vol 6 / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Zephyr / 1998-04-01

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 19 in G minor, Op. 49 no 1; Sonata for Piano no 20 in G major, Op. 49 no 2; Sonata for Piano no 21 in C major, Op. 53 "Waldstein"; Sonata for Piano no 22 in ...
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

The Romantic Piano Concerto 16 - Huss, Schelling / Hobson

1 CD / Hyperion / 1997-09-01

Works: Henry Holden Huss: Concerto for piano & orchestra in B major, Op 10; Ernest Schelling: Suite Fantastique for piano & orchestra, Op 7
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]
Conductors: Brabbins, Martyn
Ensemble: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

"Hyperion's Romantic Piano Concerto series has now reached its 16th issue. It also begins exploration of American concertos with this disc...Ernest Schelling was a child...continue...

Lees: Piano Sonata no 4, Mirrors, etc / Ian Hobson

1 CD / Albany Records / 1997-02-01

Works: Benjamin Lees: Sonata for piano No 4; Mirrors in Six Sections; Fantasy Variations
Performers: Hobson, Ian [Piano]

"...As indicated earlier, this music is destined from the start to reach a very small audience. There is absolutely nothing meretricious or ingratiating that might...continue...