“Demidenko gives a glowing account of the Humoreske, op. 20, revelling in both its tenderness and caprice. He draws out the opening melody like so much gossamer thread, but then happily complies with Schumanns many changes of mood and musical idea with beguiling results. One of the marvels of this disc is that Demidenko wears his technical skill so lightly. Any sense of awe in the face of difficulty is banished only a supremely musical impression remains. Throughout the Novelletten, Op. 21, Demidenko commands attention with his exuberant and, at times, imposing style. The fleet-fingered opening of No. 2 and the titanic start of No. 8 are cases in point…”