“A fine recording on all levels.“
Bruckner: Piano Works with Mari Kodama, received a fantastic 5 star review and was selected as Recording of the Month by Stereophile!
“Kodama’s Bruckner Piano Works is an important new recording, shedding light on one of classical music’s towering artists. Kodama’s husband, conductor Kent Nagano, agreed with me: “As it seems for you and for many others who have recently been introduced to these works, for those of us for whom the Bruckner symphonies form an essential part of the foundation of our repertoire, the research behind these newly recorded works is a true discovery. These works serve as a reference for a more intimate understanding of the traditional folk forms, dances, structures, and melodies that Bruckner employs, while offering new perspectives on both the thematic and motivic material within his symphonic and choral works.” Kodama’s excellent personal comments in the accompanying booklet are augmented by thorough historical analysis from Nigel Simeone. A fine recording on all levels.“
Sasha Matson
Read the full review here.
