“Fagen finds the greatest delicacy … ” a great review of the last recording for Signum Classics

Nov 6, 2021

[…] we start with the Grieg Concerto. Joselson is joined by the Royal Philharmonic and Fagen for this concerto, and Fagen finds the greatest delicacy for the opening of the slow movement. The entire movement is a revelation. Not since Radu Lupu with the LSO and Previn has there been such a distinguished version of this concerto.

Arthur Fagen’s conducting is marvelous throughout, but just listen to the gossamer textures he extracts from his orchestra at the start of the Grieg slow movement. 

Again, the slow movement is a gem. Here it is with the Philharmonia Orchestra on top form, and how on the ball is the finale, both orchestrally and pianistically. Colin Clarke, Classicalexplorer.com, September 16, 2021

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