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The Russian's Carnegie Hall recital again showcased Babayan's singular voice among today's great pianists. 

The Japanese pianist brings his own perspectives to less frequently played works, including his trademark Mozart. 

In a wide-ranging recital program, Sergei Babayan champions repertoire from Bach to the late 20th century.

Contrasts dominated in André Laplante’s recital for the Montreal Chamber Music Festival, some coming off to great effect, and others less so.

Peter Jablonski’s contribution to the Southbank Centre’s ongoing International Piano Series was an unusual mixture of music from nineteenth-century Europe and twentieth-century America, featuring works by Liszt, Grieg, Gershwin, Copland and Barber.The first half was all moody nineteenth-century romanticism, with ‘ballades’ by Liszt and Grieg.

In his lunchtime recital, Polish pianist Peter Jablonski selected a programme that clearly included some his personal favourites. The result was an affectionate performance that felt less like a public recital and more like sharing the enjoyment of music with a friend.