Rafał Blechacz

“…one of the most finely honed pianists of his generation… The playing itself is full of flair and charm… [and] sparkles with wit and character. With brisk tempos he conveys both serious intent and huge enjoyment, giving the music shape and driving momentum…this is a young man’s view of a young man’s music. Do hear him.” (BBC Music Magazine, December 2008)

 “…his performance of the Préludes is remarkably full-blooded, exploiting every ounce of sonority, with beautifully controlled pedalling, and there are some wonderful touches with sudden and ravishing changes of colour (in the Third Prélude particularly). What is most striking is the musical confidence of this young firebrand. Technical difficulties are clearly not an issue and even the most hesitant and tentative of the Préludes are delivered with an autocratic sureness of interpretation and of touch, with a strong resonant bass coupled with rich bel canto treble melodies.” (International Record Review, December 2007)