Nenov: Piano Concerto & Ballade No 2
Ivo Varbanov (piano), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Emil Tabakov (conductor)
CDA68205
A refusal to toe the party line in communist Bulgaria led to polymath Dimitar Nenov being marginalized in life, and to posthumous neglect. But this is hugely enjoyable music, well worthy of revival in such fiercely committed performances as we find here.