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Just as he lived his brief life on the edge, French pianist Samson François (1924-1970) brought unbridled passion, big technique, and a restless, creative mind
Sviatoslav Richter’s London debut at Royal Festival Hall in 1961 was broadcast by the BBC, and is included here in its entirety, along with material
Maurizio Pollini’s legendary virtuosity seems to be as powerful as ever. The pianist displays some impressive fingerwork throughout the four Ballades, notably in the brilliant
Chopin’s Mazurkas embody some of the composer’s most daring creative ideas within a framework that strongly emphasizes his roots in traditional Polish song and dance.
Liszt pupil Moritz Rosenthal was in his late 60s when he made his first recordings in 1928. By this time, a softer expressive palette divided
Recorded in concert 10 months before his death in December, 1950, Dinu Lipatti’s assertive yet sensitive pianism captures the full measure of Chopin’s youthful genius,
This CD truly deserves its legendary status. It was recorded way back in 1965 at the start of what has turned out to be one
Emil Gilels’ 1972 Brahms B-flat Concerto significantly differs from the pianist’s hard driving 1958 Chicago recording with Reiner. Tempos are slower, while the pianism stresses
An hour with Cziffra is like a day at the circus. You behold his fanciful phrasing and roller-coaster technique, gape at those souped up rhythmic
Anyone who still harbors doubts about the Martha Argerich phenomenon should buy this sensational overview of her finest solo DG recordings. Pianistically, Argerich can do
