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THE GUARDIAN CLASSICAL ALBUM OF THE WEEK
There is a lovely review for the new album by Jan Bartoš and the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Jakub Hrůša featuring Vítězslav Novák‘s Piano Concerto, the piano cycle At Dusk and the Symphonic poem Toman and the Wood Nymph.
"The Concerto is crammed with hefty bravura solo writing that is dispatched on the recording by Jan Bartoš with suitable muscularity".
Jan Bartoš's recent piano recital at the Prague Spring International Music Festival was web-streamed to an international audience worldwide.
NPR 10 BEST CLASSICAL ALBUMS OF 2019
The Jan Bartoš's album featuring Janáček's Piano Works is among 10 classical albums recommended by NPR: „Czech pianist Jan Bartoš, in his own singular voice, has found his way into the composer's head“.
Read the complete list and reviews here:
https://www.npr.org/2019/12/11/778227044/10-classical-albums-to-usher-in-the-next-decade
MUSICWEB INTERNATIONAL RECORDINGS OF 2019
The Jan Bartoš's new album has been selected as one of the MusicWeb International Recordings of the Year 2019:
"With his beautifully pellucid and warm piano tone, Bartoš’s interpretations can easily stand comparison with those of the authoritative Rudolf Firkušný.“
EUROPADISC TOP 10 RECORDINGS OF 2019
The Jan Bartoš's Janáček album is among Europadisc Top 10 Recordings of 2019: „Bartoš really penetrates to the heart of this music“. Read the complete list and reviews here:
https://www.europadisc.co.uk/offer/2549/Europadisc_Top_10_of_2019.htm
BEATRICE RANA, MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN, JAN BARTOŠ, AND EVGENY KISSIN TOOK PART IN THE SEVENTH ANNUAL RUDOLF FIRKUŠNÝ PIANO FESTIVAL.
JAN BARTOŠ IS FEATURED ON THE COVER OF THE OCTOBER 2019 ISSUE OF HARMONIE MAGAZINE
The Jan Bartoš's new album featuring Janáček's Piano Works has received a wonderful review together with Editor's Choice in Gramophone September issue:
„Jan Bartoš draws you closely into Janáček’s compelling sound world, music both exposed and somehow personal, lines and details delivered from the very beginning with imagination and deep thought.“
Read the complete review:
https://www.gramophone.co.uk/…s-jan-bartos
Janáček album is on top positions on digital services worldwide!
https://www.supraphon.com/articles/216-jan-bartos-s-new-album
"Jan Bartoš is one of the best European pianists."
Massimo Lo Iacono, Il Roma
"Jan Bartoš is one of my most impressive and interesting younger colleagues. In him, virtuosity is coupled with deeply serious musicianship."
Alfred Brendel
"His interpretations always represent a unique marriage of heart and brain and are very touching."
Jakub Hrůša
His approach to the keyboard is quintessentially refined. Everything in this recording is outstanding."
***** Michael Church, BBC Music Magazine
"With his beautifully pellucid and warm piano tone, Bartoš’s interpretations can easily stand comparison with those of the authoritative Rudolf Firkušný."
MusicWeb International Recordings of the year 2019