York Bowen: Sonata no. 6, 24 Preludes op. 102 - Joop CelisYork Bowen (1884 - 1961) is known among a select group of master pianists, but he is almost totally neglected by main-stream classical audiences, which is a shame as there is so much to be admired in his romantic, yet original, idiom, which is full of warmth and dazzling virtuosity. The most remarkable work on this CD is the 24 Preludes, which deserves to be mentioned next to the cycles by Chopin, Alkan, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich.
Also Volume 2 in the Chandos series, which almost entirely consists of premiere recordings, can be highly recommended, I've seen mention of a Volume 3 as well, but I haven't been able to find it in the UK yet.
Chandos CHAN 10277
