Presto Classical
“It’s early days, but I’ve already earmarked this young Georgian pianist’s dazzling debut disc as a potential Recording of the Year: his sheer technical brilliance will make you catch your breath time and again, but he’s also a born story-teller, bringing Andersen’s Metal Pig and Tin Soldier to life with an abundance of charm, wit and warmth. Despite their rather utilitarian titles, the twelve Op. 46 studies are scarcely less characterful in his hands, the alla marcia exercise ‘for the glissando’ a particular delight.” [read more]
Katherine Cooper | 3 February 2021
Limelight
February Recording of the Month
Nicolas Namoradze and Clive Paget discuss Bowen, the admired but somewhat forgotten composer, and the works Nicolas chose for his debut recording on Hyperion. [read more]
Clive Paget | 2 February 2021
“It is arguably Bowen’s piano music that will comprise his greatest legacy. Especially when there are players of the stature of Namoradze to advocate so convincingly for it.” [read more]
Will Yeoman | 2 February 2021
Musical America
New Artist of the Month
“It’s easy to agree with Emanuel Ax’s comment that Namoradze, a true Renaissance man, is ‘set to become one of the truly important artists of his generation.'” [read more]
Clive Paget | 1 February 2021
BBC Radio 3
Record Review
This record review covers three of Nicolas Namoradze’s Bowen tracks alongside commentary by Mark Lowther (17:26 to 25:11). Available until 21 February 2021. [listen now]
23 January 2021
BBC Music Magazine
Double 5-Star Review
“This delightful disc is a treasure chest of lesser-known works given beautifully attentive performances from the acclaimed young pianist Nicolas Namoradze… Namoradze once more brings total technical assurance alongside exuberance and an unshowy sense of integrity to these fiendish pieces.” [read more]
Kate Wakeling | 21 January 2021
Official Charts
Official Specialist Classical Chart Top 30
Compiled by the Official Charts Company, the UK’s biggest specialist in classical albums of the week, based on sales of digital bundles, CDs, vinyl, and other formats, across a seven day period. [read more]
15 January to 31 January 2021
Gramophone
Editor’s Choice
“Pianist Nicolas Namoradze proves himself an adept and inspired virtuoso ….” [read more]
4 January 2021
Gramophone
“A terrific pianist with all the colouristic and stylistic attributes one could wish for allied to a formidable technique, the kind of musician whose artistry is like a compelling novel where you can hardly wait for what comes next… Superbly recorded and performed with such distinction, this release must be an early Awards nominee.” [read more]
Jeremy Nicholas | January 2021
Classical Music Sentinel
“And if this, in what seems to be his first recording venture is any indication, we are in for some stellar musicianship.” [read more]
Jean-Yves Duperron | January 2021
Music Web International
“The playing throughout is masterful. I can only hope that Nicolas Namoradze and Hyperion have plans to issue more of York Bowen’s remarkable piano music.” [read more]
John France | January 2021
Winnipeg Free Press
“Nicolas Namoradze treats listeners to eight charming musical sketches penned by 20th-century British composer York Bowen, in turn inspired by the wit and whimsy of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fairy tales.” [read more]
Holly Harris | January 2021
International Piano
“I’m not often lost for words, but Nicolas Namoradze’s recital almost defeated me … he had me hooked.” [read more]
Michael Church | May / June 2020
WQXR
20 for 20: Artists to Watch
Named one of WQXR’s “20 for 20: Artists to Watch,” a list that “includes long-time heroes, established favourites, and newcomers set for stardom who are redefining what classical music can be.” [read more]
6 January 2020