“… One is moved by the breadth of his [Perianes] imagination, and the technical assurance that allows him to speak freely. He has been given a superb instrument to play and it rings gloriously throughout. The pianist is a truth-teller, and possesses and authenticity one seldom encounters among the celebrities the music business chooses to place before the public.”

Interpretation ******      Sound *****      Repertoire *****

“… everything comes dramatically together for Perianes in ‘El amor y la muerte’, the cycles longest and most substantial piece. He’s on great form … Perianes’s inspired way with this movement plus his invigorating El pelele are worth the disc’s price, as well as prominent places on one’s streaming or download lists…”

Pizzicato Supersonic

“…With the passion of his performance and an overwhelming piano sound, he is able to constantly hold the listener’s attention and suggest colorful images. For all his virtuosity and sensitivity, Perianes is primarily concerned with sonority and gestures… It is good that the microphones have also captured this sonority wonderfully and bring out the full richness of Granados’ music so opulently.”

Instrumental Choice

Performance *****      Recording *****

“Pianist Javier Perianes elicits charm, control and elegance…”