Pianists

[orbital]

from BBC legends:

Isn't that the one that Drasko had once nominated as one recording that should go to recycling bin (due to its horrendous sound) ?

Thanks. I decided to take my chances since, as you say, they are ridiculously cheap.

Dave and do consider this one:


http://www.amazon.com/Chopin-Mazurkas-Prelude-Op-Scherso/dp/B00000E2VC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214863510&sr=1-1

[mn dave]

Dave and do consider this one:


http://www.amazon.com/Chopin-Mazurkas-Prelude-Op-Scherso/dp/B00000E2VC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214863510&sr=1-1

Will do. I have it wishlisted now.

[ezodisy]

Isn't that the one that Drasko had once nominated as one recording that should go to recycling bin (due to its horrendous sound) ?

I don't know....maybe? It sounds pretty good to me -- the hall for the set of Debussy Preludes captures his sound better than on the DG recording IMO. Some of the recordings are old from the late '50s and are a bit muffled but I know Drasko has heard a lot worse.

[Don]

What about Wolfgang Rübsam? With a gun in front of my head I would say Rübsam.

Yes, duly noted.

[Don]

I chose Richter because he covered a vast amount of repertoire, played most of it damn well and showed a more human side in his interpretations.     

For me, extensive repertoire has little significance.  That's why I wasn't particularly impressed with Joyce Hatto even before the fraud was identified.

[jochanaan]

I agree. The thing is that it is impossible to imagine an audience, sitting in front of Michelangeli, whispering to each other that they wish his repertoire were larger (it was always eclectic). That could never happen, not when hearing such incomparable playing.

You'll get no argument from me about that! As long as he didn't cancel.

This apparently limited repertoire only becomes a problem now that he has passed away, to those, IMO, who are more interested in collecting than listening (or you could say in quantity to quality). (I don't mean you, by the way). But then no doubt there are lots of things to complain about when you consider how much is judged by recordings or recording quantity alone.

Indeed.  And his repertoire WAS eclectic, which is a virtue in my book. 0:)

For me, extensive repertoire has little significance...

It has more significance if it's well played.

[Don]

In case you are wondering why I haven't responded to this, it's because I didn't feel that you were treating me with respect. I reported this to the moderators, as I know that this is clearly against forum policy.

I'm surprised you are so proud to point out that you're a "reporter to the moderators".  My view is that each of us is quite capable of holding our own ground without resorting to such actions.  Just my opinion.

[Drasko]

Isn't that the one that Drasko had once nominated as one recording that should go to recycling bin (due to its horrendous sound) ?

No, it isn't. This is the disgusting one.

[orbital]

No, it isn't. This is the disgusting one.

Oh sorry then. I remembered it being a BBC release.

[Monsieur Croche]

I voted for Richter.

[ezodisy]

I have edited this post to fit into forum guidelines

This is too funny. I was thinking to myself that this Howard sounds a bit like George with his uninformed arguments and whining to the mods. Now it turns out that he has deleted his posts and has changed his name back. Well some things never change. He still doesn't know anything about Michelangeli but that of course doesn't stop him from saying all sorts of b...s....

For the sake of clarity I've included a snippet of George's love of mankind in my signature.

George, all the blankets of wise words and goodwill will not help to control the anger you feel. There are things you can do to help yourself such as trying to let it out -- do whatever it is you're trying to stop yourself from doing (barring rape and murder, naturally), and let it out of your mind through your body and into a real, indelible fact of action. If you persist in trying to create a fantasy of the person who isn't you, you will just keep falling into further frustration and traps and will end up being hated by people who can see through your words and your benign appearance. It will also help you shrug off this victim mentality that keeps you hunched over. Goodluck.

You missed one word,  Tony, good try though! uffeviking 

[ezodisy]

You missed one word,  Tony, good try though! uffeviking 

Why is it you mods never filter or delete the posts made by the passive-aggressive types who seem to dominate the forum these days?

Nice choice! What are some of your favorite recordings by him?

George, have you considered listening to recordings in full before coming to your conclusions? I remember how you condemned Josef Hofmann's Moonlight Sonata. Then I learned that you had listened to it through an Amazon clip, and not even the full first movement. Do you realise that one of your idols, Rachmaninoff, thought Hofmann the greatest pianist he'd ever heard? Is that how you respect 2 geniuses, by slighting one and ignoring the other? At least have the decency and maturity to respond.

[Sergeant Rock]

Richter

[Drasko]

Moonlight Sonata

Heard Schiff? Interesting take.

[ezodisy]

Heard Schiff? Interesting take.

Nope, if you have it could you upload it please? I've been listening to this piece quite a lot lately.

[Drasko]

Nope, if you have it could you upload it please?

I can do better, check PM.

[orbital]

I just checked the current standings and I must say, I couldn't be happier with the results. 

Richter is the Beethoven of pianists. There is no way he can lose 

[uffeviking]

Have you ever tried listening to a pianist still alive, like Mikhail Pletnev or Grigory Sokolov? 

[ezodisy]

Have you ever tried listening to a pianist still alive, like Mikhail Pletnev or Grigory Sokolov? 

You're wasting your time Uffe.

[prémont]

Have you ever tried listening to a pianist still alive, like Mikhail Pletnev or Grigory Sokolov? 

Are they greater because they are alive?