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I just wondered if anyone checked the score for an indication of how it's supposed to end?

That's annoying, I placed an order with JPC last week!

RIP Michael Ponti.  I wholeheartedly agree with all the comments above. I shall give his recordings of Alkan a spin in memoriam.

Oh excellent news! Another must buy for me.

Well, having reviewed it for MusicWeb, I have to say that I enjoyed it!

Another must buy for me!

Splendid news! I asked Martin about this a couple of years ago.

I've spent much of yesterday listening to Schmitt's concertos, and let's just say that if you like Hummel's concertos, you are going to like these. They're not particularly original, but well-crafted and "catchy" in the best sense of the word.

I agree!

I agree, he is a super pianist. I'm looking forward to his concert in Aysgarth in a couple of weeks!

Hello All,
I am friends with a descendant of the Scharwenka brothers on Facebook and he's sent me details of the Scharwenka festival in Poland. I'm sure it can be easily found on Google for those who are close enough to go.
Best regards
Jonathan

Yes, indeed, looking forward to getting this one myself!

Indeed, favourably reviewed by me, here: www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2022/Apr/Moszkowski-orchestral-v3-TOCC0598.htm

You can also download the big KLR trio box for free via Classical Select World!

Thanks for everyone's input on this regarding the origin and connection to the Liszt transcription (which is great fun to play!)

I know Alkan is not particularly unsung but the young British pianist Mark Viner is playing his "Le Festin d'Esope" (Op.39 no.12) in a concert as part of the Wensleydale Concert Series on Saturday, 13th August 2022 at 19:30.  Details are available on the Wensleydale Concert Series website.  It's not far from Asygarth Falls for those who know Yorkshire!

As an aside, if you do go, I will see you there