Tag: Franz Liszt
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Richter Plays Liszt
“Richter’s performances are very distinguished indeed … playing is unforgettable and so is his rapport with Kondrashin” (Penguin Guide 3 stars) “equally brilliant with two quite different sides of this composer, with the luxuriant virtuosity of the the Etudes in particular being thrown off with a zestful freedom that must always be rare in such…
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25 Piano Favorites
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Royal Ballet Gems: The Two Pigeons; Dante Sonata
“Les deux pigeons, with its prettily romantic and engagingly French music was refashioned by John Lanchbery, in favour of Ashton’s eternal triangle. The pigeons remain, to add a nice sentimental touch to the romantic reconciliation of the lovers. Wordsworth’s performance is most elegantly turned, and very agreeable listening. Lambert’s masterly transcription of Liszt’s Dante Sonata…
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Alfred Brendel: The Complete Vanguard Classics Recordings
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Emil Gilels in Leningrad
“Now here was a great pianist if ever there was one.” (of 1968 concert, part here): Such is the quality of his pianism … highly recommendable issue … There are some smudges but of little account given the musical insights and the beauty of sound he produced . The Rhapsodie Espagnole is pretty breathtaking.” (Penguin…
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Sviatoslav Richter in the 1950s, Vol. 5
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Sviatoslav Richter in the 1950s, Vol. 3
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Sviatoslav Richter in the 1950s, Vol. 1
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Kentner Plays Liszt Piano Music (The VoxBox Edition)
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Liszt: Via Crucis; Missa Choralis
“These two remarkable works were originally issued on two separate records, when they were a pioneering enterprise on Saga’s behalf. Via Crucis is one of Liszt’s most extraordinary compositions, laconic, inward, searching and uncompromising. It makes its gestures succinctly, never developing anything, moving forward swiftly yet with a sense of complete timelessness. Some of the…
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ROSAND: Aaron Rosand Plays Violin Romances & Heifetz Transcriptions
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Für Elise (Lullabies for Liz)
