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Discs Reminiscent of 2005

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition / Taneyev: Prelude and Fugue / Medtner: Forgotten Melodies
Lilya Zilberstein (pf), Grammophon, 1992, 1993
Her performance has a kind of faithfulness, which is also felt when she plays Liszt. The choise of Taneyev's and Medtner's masterpieces is additionally praiseworthy.
Rachmaninov / Franck: Cello Sonatas
Steven Isserlis (vc), Stephen Hough (pf), Hyperion, 2002
Isserlis's tone always keep calmness even in some dynamic movements, and never lose the fundamental stream of music. Hough perfectly takes a supporting role in a positive sense.
Albéniz: Iberia and Other Late Piano Music (2/2)
Marc-André Hamelin (pf), Hyperion, 2004
A new monumental achievement in his great career. He also played the full of Iberia in Tokyo, in the order of Volumes I, IV, II & III.
Boulez: ...Explosante-Fixe... / Notations / Structures II
Pierre-Laurent Aimard, Florent Boffard (pf), Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez (con), Grammophon, 1993, 1994
Condensed recording for Boulez's music. Aimard's performance is highly sensitive and well-ordered.
Emil Gilels in Prague
Emil Gilels (pf), Supraphon, 1953, 1973
Great live disc in good recording condition. His golden sound is given for Mozart' works, his steady insight for Debussy's Images, and his overwhelming energy for Stravensky's Petrushka.
Ivo Pogorelich Recital: Bach / Scarlatti / Beethoven
Ivo Pogorelich (pf), Grammophon, 1986, 1987
A moment of genius, coming in his young ages. Bach's English suits no.2 & 3, Beethoven's sonata no.11, and Scarlatti's 7 sonatas, which are most attractive for me.
Tete Montoliu: Jazz para Sambar
Tete Montoliu (pf), Pedro Diaz (per), Miguel Angel Lizandra (ds) Alberto Moraleda (bs), Belter, 1973
Coincidentally, with my trip to Brazil. This disc makes everyone undoubtedly open-minded and cheerful, as well as the spectacular city Rio de Janeiro.
Tord Gustavsen Trio: The Ground
Tord Gustavsen (pf), Harald Johnsen (bs), Jarle Vespestad (ds), ECM, 2004
Tord Gustavsen, a young Norwegian jazz pianist, composing his original music with traditional Nordic atmosphere. As well as his first disc "Chasing Places", full of smoothness and intimateness in white nights.

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