The Critic's Chair for 4 August 2013

This week on The Critic's Chair, Peter Mechen reviews a new recording of Hexameron - rarely-heard piano variations featuring six pianists. He also explores transcriptions of Wagner for two-pianos, and Rachmaninov's 1st Piano Concerto with soloist Yevgeny Sudbin. Also, the most recent recording by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and pianist Nelson Friere's delightful disc of Brazilian music.