Hyperion will now unload their catalog for streaming every 2 weeks. The new batch contains a large amount of piano recordings, including the remainder of Stephen Hough’s 44 Hyperion recordings. My opinion of his playing has gone way up upon listening to most of these recordings. I particularly enjoyed his “Dreams” CD.

A gem to be singled out is Hamelin’s brand new Nocturnes and Barcarolle by Gabriel Faure. I never cared for the tendency in French pianists of using the pedal as sparsely as possible, producing a clear, but dry and colorless tonal palette. Hamelin uses the pedal generously and skillfully, making this my favorite recording of this music.

Another non-French pianist who plays Debussy and Ravel with remarkable color and skill is Steven Osborne whose recordings on Hyperion are streaming. An all-together beautiful player - also in Rachmaninov and other Russian composers.

Of course there are loads of choral, orchestral and chamber music recordings newly released on streaming services as well.

On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 3:46:42 AM UTC-7, JohnGavin wrote:
> Hyperion will now unload their catalog for streaming every 2 weeks. The new batch contains a large amount of piano recordings, including the remainder of Stephen Hough’s 44 Hyperion recordings. My opinion of his playing has gone way up upon listening to most of these recordings. I particularly enjoyed his “Dreams” CD.
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> A gem to be singled out is Hamelin’s brand new Nocturnes and Barcarolle by Gabriel Faure. I never cared for the tendency in French pianists of using the pedal as sparsely as possible, producing a clear, but dry and colorless tonal palette. Hamelin uses the pedal generously and skillfully, making this my favorite recording of this music.
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> Another non-French pianist who plays Debussy and Ravel with remarkable color and skill is Steven Osborne whose recordings on Hyperion are streaming. An all-together beautiful player - also in Rachmaninov and other Russian composers.
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> Of course there are loads of choral, orchestral and chamber music recordings newly released on streaming services as well.

I am hoping that Robert King's 1996 Mass in B minor / The King's Consort will appear. I'd really like to hear it.

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 5:00:33 AM UTC-4, Cantatarama wrote:
> On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 3:46:42 AM UTC-7, JohnGavin wrote:
> > Hyperion will now unload their catalog for streaming every 2 weeks. The new batch contains a large amount of piano recordings, including the remainder of Stephen Hough’s 44 Hyperion recordings. My opinion of his playing has gone way up upon listening to most of these recordings. I particularly enjoyed his “Dreams” CD.
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> > A gem to be singled out is Hamelin’s brand new Nocturnes and Barcarolle by Gabriel Faure. I never cared for the tendency in French pianists of using the pedal as sparsely as possible, producing a clear, but dry and colorless tonal palette. Hamelin uses the pedal generously and skillfully, making this my favorite recording of this music.
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> > Another non-French pianist who plays Debussy and Ravel with remarkable color and skill is Steven Osborne whose recordings on Hyperion are streaming. An all-together beautiful player - also in Rachmaninov and other Russian composers.
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> > Of course there are loads of choral, orchestral and chamber music recordings newly released on streaming services as well.
> I am hoping that Robert King's 1996 Mass in B minor / The King's Consort will appear. I'd really like to hear it.

Perhaps it will appear with the 3rd batch this Friday, September 29th.