 |
Koch
Schwann
The Romantic Piano:
Moscheles
/ Mendelssohn / Moszkowski
CD 3-1580-2 H1 |
Westdeutsche Zeitung:
"... every piece is performed vivaciously, elegantly and
with musical brilliance."
Heilbronner Stimme:
"The sparkling, richly nuanced interpretation of this
sophisticated salon music is almost unsurpassable." |
|
| |
 |
Koch
Schwann
Dances for four hands: Moritz
Moszkowski
CD 3-1239-2 H1 |
Philharmonische
Blätter (Cologne Philharmonie), Sommerfestival,
CD-recommendation:
"... the special merits of this interpretation are
homogeneity and fine tuning and, what is more, esprit, vivacity
and verve. This is without any doubt an enrichment of the CD
repertoire." |
|
| |
 |
Koch
Schwann
Concertos for one piano four
hands and orchestra:
L. Kozeluh /
F.J. Fröhlich
CD 3-6504-2 H1 |
CD
Classics-mensile di musica classica:
"... graciously and charmingly performed by excellent
pianists..."
Concerto:
"The concerto by Fröhlich is a real discovery: a highly
original work. The two (pianists) achieve their task in
exemplary ensemble and virtuoso coordination. This CD rescues
two valuable works from oblivion and presents them faithfully.
To be recommended!"
Piano News:
"The Kölner Klavier-Duo responds to the demands of the
music agilely and nimbly without neglecting for one second the
"single breath" for the form as a whole.
... the two (pianists) are so attuned to each other, they
produce a homogeneous sound which is bewitchingly precise."
Neues vom Phonomarkt, NDR 3:
"Unusually balanced, the pianists Elzbieta Kalvelage and
Michael Krücker. The Duo fascinates the listener because they
have the same dynamic energy in their touch and they play, as it
were, in one breath, with the same phrasing, so much so that the
ear cannot tell them apart." |
|
| |
 |
Koch
Schwann
Concertos for one piano four
hands
and orchestra Vol . 2:
L. Abeille / C. Czerny
CD 3-6450-2 |
SR
2 KulturRadio: CD-Neuheiten
"... it was fun to listen to..."
stereoplay:
"... Elzbieta Kalvelage and Michael Krücker harmonise
so brilliantly."
Das Orchester:
"... they take to the two works with delight in virtuoso
brilliance and with a love for lyrical detail."
Crescendo:
"Both concertos are distinctly worth hearing, especially
since they are played brilliantly and with confident elegance by
the Kölner Klavier-Duo.
... leaves nothing more to be desired..."
Piano Wereld:
"... first-rate pianists...
... perfectly attuned to each other...
... you can hear the joy in their playing..." |
|
| |
 |
Koch
Schwann
Concertos for one piano four
hands
and orchestra Vol . 3:
A. Rosenstengel / M. Arnold / H. Osieck / J. Mul
CD 3-6556-2 |
Applaus:
"That he (Malcolm Arnold) is an absolute master in his
field is demonstrated, for example, by a thrilling performance
of his music on a CD from the Kölner Klavier-Duo."
Fono Forum:
"... play together in
such precise harmony (and with such rousing virtuosity), you
could imagine there was only one pianist..." |
|
| |
 |
Koch
Schwann
Works for Piano Duet:
Julius Röntgen
CD 3-1841-2 |
classicstoday.com:
Reference Recording
"The Köln duo plays with its usual unanimity of ensemble,
healthy musicality, sixth sense for textural variety, and
loving preparation from top to bottom.
In sum, this is a must-have for lovers of keyboard rarities
and for piano-duet mavens perpetually on the lookout for
undiscovered four-hand treasures."
Artistic Quality: 10
Sound Quality: 10
KLASSIK
heute:
"The main and secondary voices of the four hands play
together fabulously and attain the most beautifully rich
relationship in the Variations op. 17, in the second Waltz Cycle
and in Röntgen's Aus der Jugendzeit (From the Days of Youth)
op.4."
Luister:
"Splendid, delightful, piano romanticism.
... are interpreted with superb technique and stylish elegance
by the Kölner Klavier-Duo."
Fono Forum:
"The Kölner Klavier-Duo put heart and soul into their
music..."
Klassieke Zaken:
"... very good interpretation...
... enthralling." |
|
| |
 |
Koch
Schwann
Romantic Piano Music:
Philipp & Xaver Scharwenka
CD 3-1575-2 |
Rheinische
Post:
"Sheer joy in playing... Piano pleasure pure." |
|
| |
 |
Berlin
Classics
Klaviermusik zu vier Händen:
Edvard Grieg
CD 0017072 BC |
American
Record Guide:
Harold C. Schonberg
"... interpret with great enthusiasm..., ... excellently
recorded program." |
|
| |
|
|
| |
 |
Berlin
Classics
Antonin Dvorak:
Klaviermusik zu vier Händen
CD 0012532 BC |
Rheinische Post:
Wolfram Goertz
CD tip
"The inspiring Kölner Klavier Duo CD… The Kölner
Klavier Duo with Elzbieta Kalvelage and Michael Krücker lets
this and a few other gems pearl out exquisitely from Dvorak's
treasure chest. The two harmonise so magnificently that you
would think: four hands, one thought."
klassik-heute.de
Peter Cossé
"It is very gratifying when a capable piano duo, which
plays together as one, succeeds in offering a CD whose
repertory is unconventional and rewardingly informative.
Two conservative minuets, a festive march in the style of
Franz Liszt and a lively polonaise complement this attractive
programme, and it will no doubt appeal widely, not only to
specialists."
Die
Zeit:
"... is the proof that the arrangements can surpass the
original, with the Kölner Klavier-Duo at any rate. The basses
reverberate, the chords pulsate, the tempo presses ahead briskly…"
Fono Forum:
"… a distinctive collection. The Kölner Klavier-Duo's
presentation captivates through its musical freshness, through a
rousing, unindulgent vitality."
Der Landbote, Winterthur:
"Pianistic delight. ... yet another amazing choice of
works and quality of interpretation from the Kölner
Klavier-Duo. Clarity of the ensemble and musical vivacity
permeate their playing, as usual, …"
Luister:
"... outstanding Duo... ... extraordinary programme. The
performance of this overwhelming programme is a tremendous
celebration from beginning to end... ... infectious musicality...
... sparkling... ... romantic without being heavy, as elegant as
Mozart."
Klassik.com:
"… at the highest artistic level… ... impressive…
... play together in absolute oneness…
The emotionality is expressed with sensitivity, and the
liveliness of the interpretation is a delight to listen to. ...
played with musical bravura, the dynamic presentation is
combined with fine differences of touch in a wealth of nuances.
The homogeneousness and precisely attuned coordination are
impressive and characteristic of the outstanding musical and
technical stature…" |
|
| |
 |
Arte
Nova / BMG
Piano Music for Four hands:
Franz Schubert
CD 74321 43326 2 |
Dresdner
Neueste Nachrichten:
"The lightness of fantasy...
Elzbieta Kalvelage and Michael Krücker make up the
internationally renowned Kölner Klavier-Duo and are regular
guests on the world's major concert stages. Why the Duo is so
successful is revealed by this recording of Franz Schubert's
Romantic piano music for four hands.
... the two pianists' performance is marked by utter limpidity,
a dialogue of giving and taking...
... (they) hit precisely the right tone of this light-heartedly
ornate music." |
|
|
You
will need the right software to play the samples in the Detail view,
e.g. the Windows
Mediaplayer (free download).
|