Don Satz responded to the news that Konstantin Scherbakov has recorded Shostakovich's Op 87: >Scherbakov sounds familiar; does anyone have an opinion of his >artistry? He's also recorded for Naxos the Beethoven Diabelli Variations (which I've not heard), two CDs of Respighi concertos and other music for piano and orchestra, and one of solo piano music, the Medtner concertos and piano quintet, and Scriabin's piano concerto. I'm underwhelmed by the Scriabin CD - the recording and the orchestra are both below par - but very much like the others. The Respighi and the Medtner especially are relatively unfamiliar music, so there's little in the way of comparison. I have a fairly good recollection of favourable reviews of Scherbakov's playing but can't quote chapter and verse. FWIW, I'll certainly be getting the Shostakovich. Richard Pennycuick [log in to unmask]