On Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 10:11:49 PM UTC-7, Steve wrote:
Hello,
Over the years I have wanted to become a more serious listener of classical music and after watching "The Art of Piano" last might on PBS I now think I know where to start. All of the pianists were great but the one that seemed most interesting to me for starters was Alfred Cortot.
Can anybody recommend a cd release (or vinyl record but that will take a little longer to get a hold of) that was a particularly good transfer of a particularly good piece. I have heard the following is a quality performance and transfer.
SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54. (recorded October 12/13,
1934). CHOPIN: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21 (recorded July 8, 1935) Alfred Cortot, pianist; London Philharmonic Orch/Landon Ronald (Schumann); Orch/John Barbirolli (Chopin) NAXOS 8.110612 (B) (ADD) TT:
60:58
Thank you for this help, Steve.
(2022 Youtube upload):
"Pianists explain why Alfred Cortot is one of the Greatest Pianists"
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