The Romantic Piano Concerto, Vol. 04 - Arensky & Bortkiewicz: Piano Concertos - Stephen Coombs, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Jerzy Maksymiuk

‘Coombs is an artist of great sensitivity and effortless virtuosity, and he makes the best possible case for both’ (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

‘A couple of piano concertos that have been waiting in the wings for the committed advocacy they deserve and have finally received’ (Fanfare, USA)

Piano Concerto in F minor Op 2[25'35]Anton Arensky (1861-1906)
1
Allegro maestoso[12'08]
2
Andante con moto[6'47]
3
Scherzo-Finale: Allegro molto[6'40]
4
Fantasia on Russian Folksongs Op 48[8'55]Anton Arensky (1861-1906)
Piano Concerto No 1 in B flat major Op 16[35'34]Sergei Bortkiewicz (1877-1952)
5
Lento – Allegro deciso[16'46]
6
Andante sostenuto[6'34]
7
Molto vivace e con brio[12'14]