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Schumann: In Concert (1/2)
András Schiff (pf), ECM, 2002
Very clear live recording at Zurich Tonhalle, including Humoreske, Novelletten & Sonata no.3. Schiff continuously presents various nuances of emotion, as the characteristics of Schumann's music. |
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Debussy / Fauré / Ravel: Piano Trio
The Florestan Trio, Hyperion, 1999
Although these trio works are not familiar to me, their performance sounds well balanced and reliable, expressing in the different styles of the three great compopsers. |
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Florent Schmitt: Crépuscules, Ombres et Autres Pièces
Laurent Wagschal (pf), Saphir, 2005
The piano music by Florent Schmitt is not well known, but perhaps, should be more appreciated. This disc is successful in revealing that "Crépuscules" is a masterpiece in addition to "Ombres" and "Mirages". |
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Scriabine: Les Oeuvres Ultimes
Mikhail Rudy (pf), Calliope, 1981
This old recording by Rudy is still regarded as one of the best for Scriabin's piano music. The late works from op.65 to the last op.74 are completely included in turn. |
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Zoltán Kocsis Plays Bartók (4/8)
Zoltán Kocsis (pf), Philips, 1996
Kocsis's monumental work for Bartók solo piano works. The 4th disc includes his important works, sonata and "Out of doors". |
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Messiaen, Carl Wine, Respighi & Ligeti
Sergei Babayan (pf), ProPiano, 1998
The selection by an Armenian pianist Babayan is very nice throughout this disc. His outstanding skill highlights Carl Vine's powerful sonata and Ligeti's novel pieces. |
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Mahler: Symphonies Nos.4, 5 & 6 (1/2)
Edith Mathis (so), Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein (con), Grammphon, 1973
A magnificent atmosphere, at Wien Musikvereinssaal more than 30 years ago, vividly comes back, together with a strong presence of Bernstein and a beauty of Mathis. |
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Michel Petrucciani Solo Live
Michel Petrucciani (pf), Dreyfus, 1998
Seven years have passed after his sudden death, but his soul-stirring music never fade away. A lot of great discs exist for trio, while this solo live clearly reflects the touch of the genius. |
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