, like many other players, has a fairly solid background in music. Unlike many players, he has found a way to successfully work in the repertoire while using improvisation and love of a variety of musical styles he came by as a player. To that end, has released a handful of stunningly original albums covering the music of , , and . While 's critically acclaimed ( ) and ) discs have featured him, at times, radically reworking the material, this fine program finds the pianist sticking mostly to the original scores. And even though the occasional drum machine and DJ treatment heard on other discs are not present, does include an accordion and double bass to the basic quartet of two violins, cello, and piano. Recorded live in Venice at the takes in the overtures from , as well as the from . For the most part, the music moves at a lithe pace, matching the festive sounds of the crowd with exuberant and playful performances. Maybe not the right fit for purists, but certainly a fine offering for the adventurous listener. ~ Stephen Cook