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Just released: Amy Beach, Piano Music, Vol. 4, The Late Works


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"Kirsten Johnson's playing is a model of professionalism and tastefulness."
International Record Review, November 2012.

"Music of striking character and charm, superbly played; a fitting conclusion to this fine cycle."
Dan Morgan, MusicWeb International, November 2012.

Amy Beach, Piano Music, Vol. 3, The Mature Years


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"[Kirsten Johnson] seems to have entered entirely into Beach's world, which is one of quiet individuality and intimate expressiveness....The pianist's annotations are lovingly detailed, just like her playing."
International Record Review, June 2011

"I could listen to this album over and over....Kirsten Johnson is on top of this music in a big way"
Audiophile Audition November 2011.

"One of the very best piano recordings I've heard."
RECORDING OF THE MONTH July 2011, MusicWeb International

"Her [Johnson's] artistry and pianistic skill, as well as her obvious devotion to the material might even sway some of the women composer nay-sayers."
American Record Guide March/April 2012

Quote: Johnson plays with nuance and color Quote: An unexpected delight

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