The Absolute Sound’s Stephen Estep gives a four-star Music & Sonics rating to Christopher Atzinger’s Piano Music of John Knowles Paine recording:

“John Knowles Paine may not be a household name, but his music is firmly in the lineage of Field, Chopin, and Schumann. … These selections reveal his talent and skill, a subtle sense of humor, and winsome melodies to spare. … I imagine Paine would be thrilled to hear his glittering lines and leaping melodies played with such virtuosity and care for detail. … Sometimes, with all the dissonant obscurities I listen to or review, I forget how enjoyable mainstream Romantic music can be; I hope this refreshes you as well.”

—Stephen Estep, The Absolute Sound (October 2019)

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