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• Daniel Lebhardt’s compelling account of Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ with the Hallé in Blackburn

  Blackburn

  Mar 2020

  • Lebhardt was plainly unfazed by the demands of this courageous and magnificent score. Throughout this frequently encountered work I relished the soloist’s unerringly stylish and frequently ebullient playing in a bold performance that abounded with fresh ideas. With a significant sense of purpose this compelling account from Lebhardt displayed unquenchable verve in the outer movements drawing the listener into the affecting Adagio with a lovely affecting tone and impressive degree of concentration.

    • Seen and Heard International
    • 16 March 2020

• Lebhardt conquers a challenging program and acoustic at Miami Piano Festival

  Miami Piano Festival

  Feb 2020

  • Opening the second half was Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 18, one of the composer’s most deceptive, joke-infused sonatas. Lebhardt’s playing showcased his understanding of its tricky structure and rhetorical devices. He effectively enunciated the articulations and stark dynamic shifts to give an exciting account of the sonata. [...] Easily the highlight of the evening, Bartók’s Out of Doors suite (1926) made for a magical exploration of folk customs and nature, with Lebhardt taking full advantage of Bartók’s evocative soundscape. He captured and confidently delivered the essence of each movement with flair and an inventive color palette.

    • South Florida Classical Review
    • 24 February 2020