IGNAZ MOSCHELES (1794-1870): Characteristic Studies, Op. 95, 2 Études, Op. 98, 2 Études, Op. 105, 4 Grandes Études de Concert, Op. 111, Grande Étude de Concert, Op. 126.

Description: The op. 95 pieces last 46 minutes and are firmly in the Romantic style, each study having a descriptive title (in fact, all but the op. 105 etudes have them). Most possible technical hurdles are there to be overcome but these are actually secondary to the intrinsic merits of the music itself, which covers a wide emotional and psychological landscape. Piers Lane (piano). Original 2003 Hyperion release (01F032).