This is a recording from Appian Publications & Recordings Ltd (to quote the full title)—the label invariably more familiarly known simply as "APR".

Since its foundation in 1986, APR has won an enviable reputation as a quality label devoted predominantly—though not exclusively—to historic piano recordings. In particular APR has won countless laurels for the high standard of its 78rpm restoration work—"Transfers of genius" to quote one critic—as well as the detail and content of its booklets.

Kentner’s pioneering recordings of Balakirev and Lyapunov are coupled with his much-neglected late 78-rpm recording of the Liszt Sonata, which has never before been reissued in any format. All new transfers.