Christopher Axworthy praises Sakamoto’s radiant Grieg, the poetic shaping of Schumann’s Widmung, the rich colors and structural command of the Bach–Busoni Chaconne, and the virtuosity of her Tchaikovsky transcriptions. He also describes the audience’s enthusiastic response and two brilliant encores.
St Mary’s Perivale — Poetry and Brilliance
Christopher Axworthy Music Commentary / London ·






