Clfford Curzon: Decca Recordings 1944-1970, Vol. 4 [Box set, Original recording remastered]

Horst Gunter (Performer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Franz [Vienna] Schubert (Composer), Benjamin Britten (Composer), Willem Pijper (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Hans Knappertsbusch (Conductor), George Szell (Conductor), Eduard Van Beinum (Conductor), Benjamin Britten (Conductor), Istvan Kertesz (Conductor), Vienna Octet (Performer), Members of the Vienna Octet (Performer), Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Orchestra), English Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), Clifford Curzon (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

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• Performer: Horst Gunter, Vienna Octet, Members of the Vienna Octet, Clifford Curzon
• Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra
• Conductor: Hans Knappertsbusch, George Szell, Eduard Van Beinum, Benjamin Britten, Istvan Kertesz
• Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Benjamin Britten, et al.
• Audio CD (February 13, 2007)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 7
• Format: Box set, Original recording remastered
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B000JU7N8I
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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This review is from: Clfford Curzon: Decca Recordings 1944-1970, Vol. 4 (Audio CD)

During the first half of the last Century, two remarkable pianists emerged from United Kingdom: Clifford Curzon and Myra Hess.

Curzon conjugated intellect and precision, accurate phrasing, personal sense of color, and first rate technique, hovered by that cold approach respect the lyrical material he played (in similar coordinates respect the gelidness of Emil Gilels).

He sought and even permeated new visions around underrated and overlooked composers in U.K. (like Brahms, Franck or Grieg). His majestic playing captivated several generations since the thirties until the seventies.

This special set contains essential historical registers that already are part of the history of the keyboard. Don't waste this unique opportunity to acquire this emblematic set, carefully edited with impressive sound clarity.