Historical
October round-up
revives some forgotten recordings of the early 1950s, with mixed sonic results. The Concerto for Two Pianos benefits from an expert performance by – one of the top duos at the time – placed rather too prominently against the Philadelphia Orchestra. In , the recording is distant and lacking in detail, marring another fine performance,, where John Hunt makes the best of the prolix piano part; and three folk song arrangements. ★★★
