Piano Concertos Nos. 1, 2 & 3 (complete)

"Every Bartók collection worth its salt should have this on its shelves. It's one of the gems of the 1960s DGG catalogue. Geza Anda and Ferenc Fricsay were both born in Budapest and they make a formidable partnership. They were leading exponents of their compatriot's piano concertos for many years and this deep understanding and passion for the music shines through in this recording. The recording quality matches the music perfectly. There is good stereo separation but very little by way of front-to-back perspective. In many ways this serves the music perfectly because we hear every detail laid bare before us with the woodwind solos shining through. Even if you have other versions of the Bartók concertos in your collection I urge you to try this CD." MusicWeb Recording of the Month Dec 2014

"The 'troubadour of the keyboard' offers a steel-fingered, characterful readings of Bartók's First and Second Concertos and atmospheric magic in the Third."
(BBC Music)