W.S.Bennett PCs 4, 6 & Bennett/Macfarren Concerto for 2 Pianos

[Alan Howe]

...forthcoming from Lyrita:
https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9827033--bennett-piano-concertos-nos-4-6

[terry martyn]

I didn't expect this good news to come so quickly.

[kolaboy]

A must-buy for me.

[Mark Thomas]

That's very good news.

[Richard Moss]

Wonderful news - I presume that No. 6 is the  one that was mentioned in an earlier thread a few years ago about 'being with-held' by a family member of WSB (or is this yet another 'discovery?)

Cheers

Richard

[Gareth Vaughan]

I knew this was imminent, but was sworn to secrecy. I am sure it will be wonderful. A really intelligent programme and typical of the sort of repertoire Lyrita is famous for espousing.

[Mark Thomas]

Well said, Gareth. This promises to be a (very early) 2026 highlight release.

[Alan Howe]

I'm so pleased for you, Gareth.

[Ilja]

That 4th Concerto is played a LOT quicker than the Binns recording; it shaves almost three minutes off the first movement alone.

[Jonathan]

I also knew about this one but decided against mentioning it!  It's a definite buy for me too.

[semloh]

Well, it comes as very welcome surprise to me. A New Year's present to look forward to. 

[Rob H]

https://www.naxosdirect.co.uk/items/william-sterndale-bennett-complete-piano-concertos-1287712

Even more pleased to see this

[Mark Thomas]

To what extent did Martin Yates have to "complete" the 6th Piano Concerto? I'm sure he's done his usual excellent job, the sound bytes on Presto sound convincing, but what did he have to do: elaborating sketches, composing lost sections, orchestration, or what?

[Alan Howe]

To what extent did Martin Yates have to "complete" the 6th Piano Concerto?

My question too. Perhaps the sleevenotes will tell us....

[eschiss1]

Also, this earlier thread about the 6th concerto/concertpiece seems to have some background information, though it doesn't answer the question...