Coke: Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5 (Hyperion Roma

Simon Callaghan (piano) & BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins

The late Romanticism of Roger Sacheverell Coke will appeal to anyone who enjoys Rachmaninov or Delius, Grainger or Scriabin. If that sounds an intriguingly eclectic mix, Coke establishes his own distinctive voice, and this is an important addition to the Romantic Piano Concerto series.

Sacheverell Coke:
 Piano Concerto No. 3 in E flat major. Op. 30
 Piano Concerto No. 4 in C sharp minor, Op. 38
 Piano Concerto No. 5 in D minor, Op. 57

"Callaghan’s commitment to Coke’s cause is to be lauded. As with all the recordings I’ve heard from the Hyperion stable, the sound quality is exemplary. Martyn Brabbins’ inspirational direction draws the very best from the orchestral players."
MusicWeb International - November 2017

"Rachmaninov meets Ivor Novello – these suave, sophisticated works are beautifully orchestrated, and lavished here with playing of unstinting poise."
BBC Music Magazine - January 2018 ****