***** CD Review La Repubblica

Saleem Ashkar had great success with his Elbphilharmonie recital last week. The beautifully crafted programme combined Preludes of Johann Sebastian Bach with the impressionist sound worlds of Debussy and Messiaen. A resounding standing ovation led to …
Saleem’s 2018/19 season started with a triumphant return to the Bournemouth Symphony under James Feddeck and a ‘powerful account’ of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor.
Saleem has attracted a wonderful review for his new CD with Decca Klassik. Franziska von Busse (NDR Kultur) praises his interpretation of Beethoven Sonatas 3, 5, 14 (Moonlight) and 30. “Mit wunderbar austarierten Klang …
Saleem’s main focus in 2016/17 season has been a complete Beethoven Sonata cycle presented by the Konzerthaus and performed across Berlin and also in parallel in Prague and Osnabrück at the Morgenland Festival. Outside these recital …