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Chopin: Préludes, Sonate No.2, Études op.25 (2/2)
Grigory Sokolov (pf), Naïve, 1992, 1995
Quite impressive performance of Chopin's Etudes with the maestro's vivid description and deep lyricism, which awakened me to the authentic value of every well-known work. |
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Alkan: Concerto for Piano Solo, Comme le Vent, En Rythme Molossique, Scherzo Diabolico
Vincenzo Maltempo (pf), Piano Classics, 2013
One of the complete recording of Alkan's mammoth work, 12 Etudes in all the minor keys, in memory of a young virtuoso's exciting recital in Japan, and the 200th anniversary the composer's birth. |
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Shostakovich & Aklan: Preludes
Olli Mustonen (pf), London, 1990
The Finish exceptional pianist always sends me fresh inspirations, with an unexpected selection of works, such as two unlike sets of preludes. |
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Piano Transcriptions of Works by Johann Strauss II
Konstantin Scherbakov (pf), EMI, 1995
A famous disc for lovers of piano transcriptions, focusing on the works by the Waltz King. Rosenthal's fantasy may be the highlights in the maniac lineup. |
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The Art of Nikolai Petrov (7/13)
Nikolai Petrov (pf), Venezia, 1982, 1987
A monumental recording of the first edition of Liszt's Paganini Etudes by the deceased Russian maestro. This disc also includes his superb performance for Reminiscences de Don Juan. |
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Hiromi Okada: Piano Recital 2003-2011 (2/2)
Hiromi Okada (pf), Camerata, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Live recordings from a series of his intensive recitals entitled "France Plus". His sensible selections agree with my favorites, such as rare works by Schmitt, Poulenc and Lyapunov. |
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Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli: Debussy Preludes Book I / Chopin Mazurkas / Scarlatti Sonatas
Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (pf), EMI, 1965, 1978
In color movie, the legendary maestro plays Debussy's preludes at an studio. It is most valuable to observe the perfect movements of his fingers and arms. |
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Wynton Kelly Trio & Sextet: Kelly Blue
Wynton Kelly (pf), Paul Chambers (bs), Jimmy Cobb (ds) et al., Riverside, 1959
A crispy and bluesy session with Kelly's cheerful piano. His original numbers, "Kelly Blue" and "Keep It Moving", are so stylish, while "On Green Dolphin Street" is pleasant to the ear. |
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