Ernest Bloch: Klavierquintette Nr.1 & 2 on CD

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Serenity and meditation contrast with melancholy and savagery; primitive passions yield to poignancy, nobility and tenderness in Bloch's accomplished chamber music. Five substantial pieces are recorded here, dating from different stages of the composer's career and demonstrating both the programmatic elements of his writing and his Impressionistic side. Bloch's deep affinity for string instruments and the piano is also given ample expression in these works, all of which deserve a permanent place in the chamber music repertoire. They are given performances of great vitality and sensitivity by the Goldner String Quartet and Piers Lane.

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»In his two finely crafted piano quintets, we find sonata form mingling with quarter-tones and an identifiably Jewish lyricism: very engaging, especially in these performances from Lane and the Goldner String Quartet« (Financial Times)

»The performances are superb! The Goldners and pianist Lane play with complete technical command and an emotional commitment to the works« (American Record Guide)

»Start with the Andante mistico of the First Quintet and you'll discover real intensity in expression and music that borders on the religious in its devoted strength … Presented with such vigour and playful ease, particularly by Piers Lane … All essential listening, but the musically most rewarding works here are without doubt the two piano quintets, which I will return to time and time again, not least for the brilliant Piers Lane« (Pianist Magazine)

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