Two forgotten English pianists on APR

[Lance]

Also arrived, Appian [APR 6035, 2-CDs] of two English pianists I had never heard of: Mr. Evlyn Howard-Jones (complete solo recordings); and Edward Isaacs (complete solo recordings). The booklet is hugely informative as information about these artists is almost nil. Haven't heard the recordings yet, but top people we know are responsible for the restorations. Just a heads-up for you.

[Holden Fourth]

I had heard of and heard Howard-Jones via Mark Ainley's excellent FB page and website - The Piano Files. Isaacs is new to me

[Rach3]

Many thanks, two pianists not previously known to me.

Some playing of Howard-Jones, the Delius also new to me:

Three Preludes for Piano by Frederick Delius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmgNqiPC2BU

“Moonlight” Sonata : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl13tb0Vn2k

Bach, WTC Preludes and Fugues BWV 860 and 861: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz2GpF_ZbFQ

[Rach3]

And some playing of Issacs:

Edward Issacs ( 1881 -1953 ) plays Chopin’s “Bolero” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmakC9_kCC4

Issacs plays first, last mov. of the “Pathetique” Sonata:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_MtjKruIJw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPXdQeqZjSw

Thanks again, Lance !!

[maestrob]

Fascinating, thanks to both of you. So I now have my piano listening for today all lined up!

That is, after I check out Berezovsky in Rachmaninoff's 1st Sonata.....