Fauré, Debussy, Szymanowski, Chopin

"Recommended: This well-constructed programme perfectly showcases the strengths of both players, who command brilliant virtuosity, impeccable musicianship and a compelling vision ... Kim and Blechacz deliver an outstanding performance of this work [Szymanowski Op. 9 Sonata], the best I've ever heard. It is a performance of sensitively graded emotions, acute dynamic range and inspired rhythmic flow. It certainly doesn't get any better than this ... This stunning recording is just too good to miss".

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"This new duo partnership ... is an audible meeting of musical minds across their exploration of French lyricism and Polish melancholy, heard right from the start of the opening Fauré Violin Sonata No 1 ... The sheer energy and drive, aided by Kim's sound itself: direct and arden, with mahogany-hued lower registers contrasting with sweetly ringing, singing upper ones. This all combines to special effect with the Debussy ... The Szymanowski Sonata then comes perfectly sculpted and paced from Blechacz, with Kim herself sounding every bit as much under its skin".