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Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, 1/93; Gramophone nomination as best recording of the year in its class, 1993.

“…monumental (and genuinely virtuoso) reading of Alkan’s Concerto for Solo Piano. This truly phenomenal recording will surely remain a yardstick in Alkan performances for many years to come…”

– Michael Stewart in Gramophone

“…the outstanding pianistic event of the year…Marc-André Hamelin [is] a superman of the piano and a titanic presence in concert.”

– Adrian Corleonis in Fanfare

“…blazing conviction and superhuman virtuosity. One of the great piano recordings of the century…”

– Donald Manildi in American Record Guide

Alkan Concerto for Solo Piano Marc-André Hamelin, piano. (DDD) Grammy Nomination, 1994.

UPC # 017685-07242-0 (DDD)

Sound Clips (MP3):

1. 12 Etudes dans les tons majeurs, Op- 35 No- 8- Allegro assai – Marc-Andre Hamelin

2. 12 Etudes dans les tons majeurs, Op- 35 No- 9- Adagio – Marc-Andre Hamelin

3. 12 Etudes dans les tons majeurs, Op- 35 No- 10- Allegro alla barbaresca – Marc-Andre Hamelin