Pianist Peter Jablonski's new Stanchinsky album is Editor's Choice in the May issue of the Gramophone magazine. “Early 20th-century composer Alexey Stanchinsky's music will be a discovery for many if not most, and it can ask for no better advocacy than that of Peter Jablonski in this wonderful recording”, the magazine writes in its introduction.
”The Three Songs without Words also showcase Jablonski’s eloquent lyricism. - - The A minor Variations also stand out for how the pianist conveys both delicacy and rhythmic incisiveness. - - The Twelve Sketches, Op 1, exemplify Stanchinsky’s genius in microcosm. Jablonski penetrates each piece’s character like a versatile actor rapidly switching roles before one’s eyes,” the review continues. The reviewer also gives credit to Jablonski's “sense of sweep, wide dynamic range, intelligently contoured inner voices and ripely singing tone”.
