Classical music

Brillon de Jouy - The Piano Sonatas Rediscovered  2CD

World Premiere of Anne-Louise Boyvin d'Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy complete piano music. 

Pizzicato : ★★★★★
Classica : ★★★★
Primephonic : Best of April, Top New Tracks
Fanfare : ★★★★★
Misikzen : ★★★★
On-Mag : audio quality: ★★★★
Crescendo Magazine : Sound: 8,5 - Booklet: 10 - Repertory: 8 - Performance: 9

La Croix 
A discovery that intrigues as much as it charms (Emmanuelle Giuliani)

Pizzicato 
Nicolas Horvath’s performance is light, fluid and impresses with unaffected simplicity (Remy Frack)

Stretto
A Discovery ! (Michel Dutrieue) 

Musicalifeiten
Horvath knows exactly what he needs to do to give these works the sparkle and value they deserve

Grand Piano (Naxos) - GP872-73: April 2021

Karl CZERNY - 30 Studies of Mechanism, Op. 849

Resmusica
Horvath interprets these studies with care, meaning that musicality and technique are inseparable. (Agnès Simon)

David's Review Corner
Fortunately we have Nicolas Horvath taking us on this journey through the work, his perfect articulation a prime requisite in finger-knotting complexity that pose no problems to him. (David Denton) 

BertrandFerrier Blog 
A singular record, up to the amazing challenges that never hesitate to risk one of the safest foals of Grand Piano and Naxos. (Bertrand Ferrier)

Grand Piano (Naxos) -GP815: August 2019

The Unknown DEBUSSY - Rare Piano Music

Le Figaro : "A Ecouter" & "A Réécouter, notre selection de disques pour s'évader du confinement"
Le Figaro : 2020 en 20 Disques Classiques coups de cœur
Revista Concerto : Fascinating
Artalinna : Le Disque du jour
BBC Music Magazine : Performance ★★★ Recording ★★★
Pianist : 8
Musical Opinion Quarterly : ★★★★★
JPC.de : 5/5
Carnet sur Sol : Réussi! 

Le Figaro
So many fascinating first recordings, the feeling of exhumation of which is reinforced by the virtuoso and evanescent playing of Horvath, as much as by the muffled tones of the piano of the 1920s chosen for this disc. (Thierry Hillériteau)

Musicweb international
This is essential listening for all Debussy enthusiasts who see beyond the one or two potboilers normally presented to the listening public. (John France)

Artalina
The addition of all these pieces makes for a gripping musical journey, how fortunate that [Debussy] found such a knowledgeable musicologist as Robert Orledge, such an inspired pianist and such a haunting piano. (Jean-Charles Hoffelé )

Classical CD Choice
For admirers of the composer Debussy, this disc of unfamiliar pieces will be the sheerest catnip. (Barry Forshaw)

Lark Reviews 
All well worth hearing and here splendidly performed by Nicolas Horvath.

Classica 
Nicolas Horvath proves to be a leading performer, with the fluidity and mysterious delicacy of his touch. (Jacques Bonnaure)

Carnet sur Sol
I am struck by Nicolas Horvath timbral beauty, each sound sings roundly, without preventing a nice variety of textures. Enough to renew your Debussy with delight. (David LeMarrec)
Grand Piano (Naxos) - GP822: March 2020

Karl August HERMANN - Complete Piano Music

Mysicweb international
The recordings are friendly and professionally engaged, as are the performances by Nicolas Horvath. (Rob Barnett)

Muusika
It is a gratifying contribution to commemorate the legacy of one of the founders of our estonian music. It's an important publication in the history of Estonian music development. Nicolas Horvath has done all of this with his wide creative reach and compassion, and deserves the honor and praise. (Alo Põldmäe)

BertrandFerrier Blog
A perfect interpretation, never neutral and systematically in the service of partitions whose slightest bends are rendered without emphasis but with delicacy. (Bertrand Ferrier) 

Toccata Classics - TOCC 0418: September 2018

Franz LISZT - Christus

Philadelphia Citypaper #7 on Top 10 classical albums of 2013  
Piano Bleu : Record of the week
Diapason : 4 Diapasons
ResMusica : 5/5– A Emporter
Audiophile Audition :★★★★ 
Radio Notre Dame : Record of the month
On-Mag : 5/5 

Diapason  
Sense of narrative, thrifty pedal, richness of sound paste and intelligent characterization of the different planes. An artist to follow.(Laurent Marcinik) 

Fanfare
Horvath’s pianism is spectacular. Highly recommended.(Radu A. Lelutiu)

Classical-Modern Music 
Nicolas Horvath handles the music with all the versatility, sensitivity, passion and technical heroics the music requires. And Horvath triumphs! Definitely recommended, Fabulous!(Grego Applegate Edwards)

Ckcu Radio
Extraordinary Franz Liszt music in a unique performance by pianist Nicolas Horvath. One of the pinnacles of Liszt's Art.
The result is an extremely moving spiritual meditation. 
(David Dalle)Editions Hortus – Hortus 100 : Octobre 2012

Editions Hortus – Hortus 100 : Octobre 2012

Hélène de Montgeroult - Complete Piano Sonatas 2CD

Télérama : FFFF We love passionately
The Guardian: This week's other pick ★★★★
Classica : ★★★★★
Pizzicato: ♪♪♪♪
La Boite à Musique : Coup de cœur 
Stretto: Another discovery!
BBC Music Magazine:  interpretation ★★★ recording ★★★★
Concertonet.com: ♪♪♪  Selected by the editorial staff
Crescendo-Magazine : Sound : 8,5 – Booklet : 9,5 – Répertory : 9,5 – Performance : 9,5

Gramophone 
Nicolas Horvath is a conscientious advocate for Montgeroult and his interpretations smooth over things that other interpreters would find stumbling blocks. (Philip Kennicott)

American Record Guide
These are works that are well worth hearing, with superb playing, great recorded sound, and comprehensive booklet essays (Harrington)

Concertonet.com
The result remains fascinating and of a high standard (Stephane Guy)

Politique Magazine
Explorer of little-known repertoires, pianist Nicolas Horvath defends with freshness and ardor, elegance and sensitivity the complete sonatas (Damien Top)

PAN M 360
Nicolas Horvath highlights each stylistic element with a fiery, refined and lyrical game giving the full measure of the virtuosity of this composer with an exceptional background (Alexandre Villemaire)

Reforme
Umajor contribution to the French repertoire (Paul-Hubert des Mesnards)


Grand Piano (Naxos) -GP885-86: November 2021

Erik Satie - Live at the Philharmonie de Paris DVD/BLU-RAY

BFMTV
A unique musical experience

La Repubblica
A musical journey

Sound Visual
An unusual night

Terry riley
Congratulations on achieving such a monumental feat, the music was well performed and filmed

A selection of 1.5 hours of music taken from the Nuit Erik Satie and beautifully filmed by Thierry Villeneuve during the Nuit Blanche 2018 at the Philharmonie de Paris.


Grand Piano (Naxos)GP874V / GP875BD: January 2022

Erik SATIE - Complete Piano Music Vol.1

99.5 WCRB Radio: CD of the Week
Pizzicato:★★★★
Musica:★★★★
Journal De Montreal:★★★★
Ritmo:★★★★
The Buffalo News:★★★


Pizzicato
There are only a few rapt and floating sounds here, and Horvath's interpretation does not correspond to the cliché of the common satie interpretation. Clear, transparent, architectural emphasis, that's how Horvaths Satie comes from. (Alain Steffen)

Musica
Horvath has found the right balance between lightness and aristocratic attitude, sound care and apparent disenchantment. An integral to be followed carefully for future volumes. (Luca Segalla)

WFMT Chicago
Landmark recording (Lisa flynn)

Montreal Journal
Pianist Nicolas Horvath revisits the essentials in an extremely poetic way.(Christophe Rodriguez)

Grand Piano (Naxos) -GP761: May 2017

Erik SATIE - Complete Piano Music Vol.2

Naxos: Bestseller February 2018
Ritmo:★★★★
Classica:★★★★
La Libre Culture ::★★★
Infodad: ++++

Ritmo
Faced with rarities such as the incidental music Le Fils des Étoiles (1891), Horvath undoubtedly needed resistance and great concentration in the performance of this highly unusual work that exceeds seventy minutes and with the difficulty of a single and austere reading.(Luis Suarez)

Scene Magazine
Horvath’s admiration of Satie’s work is obvious, and he addresses himself into the material like a devoted acolyte might relay his master’s teaching. (Chris Morgan)

Classica
Clarity of the patterns, distanced limpidity and a warm, woody tone, that of an Erard 1881 piano that belonged to Cosima Wagner. (Romaric Gergorin)

La Libre Culture  
Nicolas Horvath offers a very inspired and poetic reading, also playing on an instrument with splendid sounds: Cosima Wagner's own Erard, wife of Wagner.(Francois Jongen)

Grand Piano (Naxos) - GP762: January 2018

Erik SATIE - Complete Piano Music Vol.3

Gapplegate Classical-Modern Music Reviews
For the Horvath performances, he is authoritative in choice of tempos and amount of rubato, though others have done perhaps more at times by taking liberties. Still, this is a welcome addition to the librares of all Satie acolytes and champions. (Grego Applegate Edwards)

Thewholenotes
In spite of the subtle technical compromises he is forced to make on this instrument, he nevertheless creates a sublimely haunting singing quality with his touch. (Terry Robbins)

Thierry Vagne blog
Superiorly interpreted. A future reference for this directory. (Thierry Vagne)

Erik SATIE - Complete Piano Music Vol.4

Concerti
Horvath succeeds in the right mix of laconicity, nonchalance and mischievous irony, the whole thing with gripping, compact tonality and clear contours, always with a feel for the wit of the gems in detail. (Eckhard Weber)

American Record Guide
The playing is top-notch, the sound and notes are exceptional.(James Harrington)

David's Review Corner
Horvath creating that rather naughty world of France at the turn of the century to perfection. The enclosed booklet is outstanding. (David Denton) 

Jpc.de
Its sensitive perforamce combines elegance, clarity and precision

Grand Piano (Naxos) - GP823: September 2019

Germaine TAILLEFERRE - Complete Piano Music Vol.1

Pizzicato: ♪♪♪♪
GregersDH : ★★★★


The Guadrian 
An invaluable project

Stretto
A revelation!


This brand new complete of the music for solo piano by Germaine Tailleferre has been in preparation since 2014!
It was produced in close collaboration with its publisher Paul Wehage and Elvire de Rudder - the sole beneficiary of Germaine Tailleferre who has given us a large number of unpublished scores and above all a large number of musical indications inherited from Germaine Tailleferre which allow us to dust off this wonderful music.
We also found many lost scores, this new series will offer more than two hours of unreleased music!


Grand Piano (Naxos) - GP891: April 2022
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