Post by SteelyTom January 27, 2012 (11 of 27)
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I'm stuck with an early '90s DG RBCD reissue-- bright, glassy, and a pretty good demonstration of the limitations of PCM in conveying piano sonority.
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Post by Fugue January 27, 2012 (12 of 27)
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SteelyTom said:
I'm stuck with an early '90s DG RBCD reissue-- bright, glassy, and a pretty good demonstration of the limitations of PCM in conveying piano sonority.
Plus, it sounds as if they used a stereo mic in the Mid-Side format--probably a Neumann SM-69, which offers a less spacious image of the piano compared to the Sonodore omnidirectional mics that they used on Ish-Hurwitz's recordings. I guess there's nothing left to do but by his set! :-)
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Post by SteelyTom January 27, 2012 (13 of 27)
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I'm sold! Maybe Leschenko's recording of the Liszt Sonata, too....
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I have come across another spectacular Liszt disc called "Visions" performed by Martin Berkofsky.
Wonderful playing and spectacular sonics. Plus, its not the usual Liszt repetoire (B-minor Sonata not included on this disc).
I absolutely love it.
Liszt: "Visions" - Berkofsky
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Post by Fugue February 7, 2012 (15 of 27)
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Celebidache2000 said:
I have come across another spectacular Liszt disc called "Visions" performed by Martin Berkofsky.
Wonderful playing and spectacular sonics. Plus, its not the usual Liszt repetoire (B-minor Sonata not included on this disc).
I absolutely love it.
Liszt: "Visions" - Berkofsky
I enjoy this, too. His extremely slow tempos took some getting used to, but I love the grandeur and sweep he produces. The sound is stunning.
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Post by armenian February 11, 2012 (16 of 27)
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Celebidache2000 said:
I have come across another spectacular Liszt disc called "Visions" performed by Martin Berkofsky.
Wonderful playing and spectacular sonics. Plus, its not the usual Liszt repetoire (B-minor Sonata not included on this disc).
Before I pull the trigger I would like to hear a bit more comments on the performance of Harmonies du soir by Berkofsky, this is one of my all time favorites from Liszt, in a way it is a mini B-minor sonata, starts with a whisper and ends with a whisper but it has an explosive middle section.
My favorite recording is a 1995 performance by Evgeny Kissin, he as 24 at that time, just a kid, but what a firestorm in his hands. Kissin has slowed down considerably in his recent performances.
Vahe
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Post by Peter February 11, 2012 (17 of 27)
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armenian said:
Before I pull the trigger I would like to hear a bit more comments on the performance of Harmonies du soir by Berkofsky, this is one of my all time favorites from Liszt, in a way it is a mini B-minor sonata, starts with a whisper and ends with a whisper but it has an explosive middle section.
My favorite recording is a 1995 performance by Evgeny Kissin, he as 24 at that time, just a kid, but what a firestorm in his hands. Kissin has slowed down considerably in his recent performances.
Vahe
You may have found samples here, but in case not:
http://www.theclassicalshop.net/Details.aspx?CatalogueNumber=AB%207757S
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Post by armenian February 11, 2012 (18 of 27)
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Post by Fugue February 11, 2012 (19 of 27)
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armenian said:
Thanks, generally speaking it is next to impossible to judge audio quality from these short samples but this one clearly comes through my crappy computer speakers, no doubt it is a great recording.
I just ordered it.
Vahe
The audio is superb--just be prepared for slow tempos!
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armenian said:
Before I pull the trigger I would like to hear a bit more comments on the performance of Harmonies du soir by Berkofsky, this is one of my all time favorites from Liszt, in a way it is a mini B-minor sonata, starts with a whisper and ends with a whisper but it has an explosive middle section.
My favorite recording is a 1995 performance by Evgeny Kissin, he as 24 at that time, just a kid, but what a firestorm in his hands. Kissin has slowed down considerably in his recent performances.
Vahe
I think it will be difficult to find a more satisfying recording than Berkofsy's. I highly recommend it. Incomparable.
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