Impressive...
author: Jean Collen
"I am most impressed with Justin James Piano V.1. His playing is excellent and it is truly amazing that he managed to record everything in one short session. His excellent technique goes without saying. I also like being able to hear exactly where left and right hand fitted together in the Chopin, rather than hearing a flurry of notes blurred by the pedal as often one hears. I also liked his use of rubato there. The C Sharp Prelude from Rachmaninoff came as a surprise, but the extra time allowed all the overtones from the introductory octaves. This is certainly one of my favourite CD's and I will play it often. So many of these pieces are well known to me but he brings something fresh to each of them. Perhaps it is better to be introspective rather than outwardly showy as so many pianists are these days." Jean Collen - Trinity College London
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Great CD!
author: Paul Wright
On this his first CD, Justin James reveals himself to be an artist of considerable depth. One is left with the strong impression that technique is always at the service of the music. The moments of high drama are always crafted within a convincing overall understanding of structure and there is never a sense of "selling out" to bravura for bravura's sake. Conversely, Justin James seems at pains to explore the intimate nature of the works and he does so with great sincerity and feeling. His voicing in the left hand is often extremely delicate, almost to a fault at times. My overall impression of this CD is one of admiration. Justin James is a serious artist and is deserving of recognition and wide exposure. Paul Wright - University Of Western Australia
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author: Paul Wright
On this his first CD, Justin James reveals himself to be an artist of considerable depth. One is left with the strong impression that technique is always at the service of the music. The moments of high drama are always crafted within a convincing overall understanding of structure and there is
never a sense of \"selling out\" to bravura for bravura\'s sake. Conversely, Justin James seems at pains to explore the intimate nature of the works and he does so with great sincerity and feeling. His voicing in the left hand is often extremely delicate, almost to a fault at times. My overall impression of this CD is one of admiration. Justin James is a serious artist and is deserving of recognition and wide exposure.
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All Class!
author: Wayne Taylor
This has to be one of the best collections of popular classical piano music around. Not only for selection but for clarity, detail and sensitivity of the playing. If you like the balance of Ashkenazy, Richter or other similarly great pianists, you\'ll treasure this masterpiece recorded in true acoustic stereo. Wayne Taylor - Radio West Network
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