| Some Reviews of
"Musical Treasures" Diana Fanning, pianist |
| Classical London #33 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Classical London is distributed by The Classical Source (http://www.classicalsource.com) CD News ~~~~~~~ Another notable recent release comes from pianist Diana Fanning in a recital of solo piano music by Chopin, Debussy and Janacek, including Janacek's On an Overgrown Path. The Janacek work is particularly successful and the sensitive performance brings out the subtle intensity of these sometimes elusive works. The work is released by Franck Publications (PO Box 96, Middlebury, Vermont 05753). (also available from amazon.com and CDNow.com) |
| From: Rob Barnett [Rob.Barnett@ukgateway.net] Sent: Monday, January 10, 2000 5:54 PM Diana Fanning's CD is a treasury of gentlest playing. She brings out the floral spirit of Macdowell in the fastidious poignancy and nostalgic poetry of the Janacek collection. This is Janacek the modest singer rather than Janacek the white-haired revolutionary magus. The playing and the work will appeal to anyone who is in touch with the understated lyricism of Dvorák. The flighty hazed fantasy of Ms Fanning's playing of Debussy's L'Isle Joyeuse made me want to hear her in John Foulds' April-England and William Baines' Island of the Fey or Silverpoints. The Chopin (and all credit to Ms Fanning for avoiding a garland of smaller pieces) is done with the emphasis on gentle poetry and muted display. The liner notes show care and studiously avoid the language of the dreary technician. This music, these performances and the velvety acoustic bring out the warmer emotions. Bask contentedly. © Rob Barnett Rob Barnett Editor, Classical Music on the Web - CD Reviews www.musicweb.uk.net <http://www.musicweb.uk.net> Editor, British Music Society Newsletter |