Signed to Decca in 1963, Vladimir Ashkenazy is to this day the longest-serving artist on the label. Over more than five decades, he has yielded one of the largest and most diverse discographies of any classical artist. In this 56-CD set, he has personally selected a wide representation of solo, chamber and vocal recital releases spanning his long and fruitful relationship with Decca.

As one of the most renowned and revered pianists of our time Vladimir Ashkenazy has won acclaim for his penetrating insight and superlative technique. These recordings demonstrate the same level of spontaneity and immediacy of communication as Ashkenazy’s public performances. As an artist, his creative life encompasses a vast range of activities and he continues to offer inspiration to music-lovers across the world.

“Ashkenazy ... uncovers all manner of subtle musical expression beneath the music's surfaces ... he displays an independence of thought and spirit that has one rethinking what this music is about.” - BBC Music Magazine