“… Because it is such a stunning performance, Gaspard is the highlight of the album, but the Saidaminova piece is rewarding and the Prokofiev as masterful as one could want.”

Choc de Classica

Exceptional Album

Interpretation ******      Sound *****      Repertoire ******

“…In the more sentimental pieces of the set, Abduraimov melts the listener’s heart like spring snows. He is a gifted manipulator of emotion and we ought to hear a lot more of him in major recital halls…” ****

Sound 9      Booklet 9      Repertoire 10     Interpretation 10

“… beautiful and convincing recital…”

Recording of the Month

“… Abduraimov proves consistently cognisant of the music’s darkly mercurial narrative, especially in regards to his scaling of dynamics for maximum dynamic and emotional effect. Abduraimov’s compelling musicianship and awe-inspiring pianism also benefit from the concert-hall realism and top-to-bottom impact of Alpha’s superb recorded sound … and reaps new rewards with each rehearsing.”

Instrumental Choice

Performance *****      Recording *****

“… I have never heard Ravel’s ‘Le Gibet’ so gravely beautiful”