Chopin & Liszt: B Minor Sonatas [Pure DSD]

He approaches Chopin as a composer of beauty, of nuance, of delicacy, who will beat down the heavens when needed, but who does not live for doing so. (...) In Liszt, Colom changes gears. There is power, again controlled, but roiling just under the surface. And with Liszt there is romanticism, it is played with emotion, with passion, but without the syrup that makes for such sticky sweetness in so many performances. (...) Altogether, Colom reminds me of Ivan Moravec in his approach to Chopin, and reminds me of Minoru Nojima in Liszt. Not shabby company by any means. These are performances to know, and an outstanding recording to enjoy. Recommended.

There is drama and temperament, but it stands out especially in a seductive warmth, clarity of textures, work of interior voices, as well as a not excessive rubato.

There is a deep musical understanding in this reading, with doses of drama, greatness, conviction, muscle, and poetry.

This is a performance to know and enjoy in an outstanding recording.

“With Colom one isn’t even aware of such hurdles. He doesn’t seek to impress for the sake of it. […] Colom shows maturity and luminous vision. He clearly feels that he doesn’t have to prove anything. […] Of both Sonatas, Josep Colom brings well-considered, personal views in the ring […].”