Lieder Ohne Worte

This 2-CD set contains a new recording of the complete Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words) by Felix Mendelssohn.These ever popular works, often of deceptively simple language and writing, contain a wealth of moods, from simple innocent beauty to dark or even sinister undercurrents, from good natured joyfulness to frantic energy. Hungarian master pianist Balázs Szokolay catches the atmosphere of each piece perfectly, displaying a superb command over technique and musical content, never falling into the trap of sentimentality or cheap effect.