Glazunov: Piano Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2 – Liadov: Variations on a Polish Folk Theme – Arensky: 6 Caprices

Martin Cousin’s new CD, his second recording in SOMM’s “New Horizons” series, serves to remind us of his spectacular pianistic talent and charismatic playing. Following his début recording of Rachmaninov’s First Piano Sonata (SOMMCD 048 – March 2006) which garnered wonderful reviews, Martin revels once again in early 20th-century Russian romanticism, which highlights his pianistic skills as well as his understanding of colour and structure. SOMM Recordings.