1982 San Francisco Recital

Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Hofmann Lully (Performer, Composer), Shura Cherkassky (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Hofmann Lully, Shura Cherkassky
• Composer: Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Hofmann Lully
• Audio CD (March 23, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ivory Classics
• ASIN: B00000IGPR
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #269,819 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. -5. Jean-Baptiste Lully: Suite de pieces

2. Felix Mendelssohn: Scherzo a Capriccio

3. -10. Tchaikovsky: Grand Sonata in G Major, Opus 37

4. Chopin: Polonaise Fantaisie in A-flat Major Opus 61

5. Josef Hofmann: Kaleidoskop Opus 40, No.4

6. Chopin: Waltz in A-flat Major Opus 42

Editorial Reviews

Audiophile Audition, April 1999

His delicate expression in the Lully Suite comes off as an exquisite Partita in French taste. Highly recommended.

Product Description

Shura Cherkassky (1911-1995), as a pupil of the legendary Josef Hofmann, was imbued in the nineteenth-century tradition of Romantic piano-playing. His recordings and performances are testaments to an art form that few could master. In this live recital, digitally recorded in San Francisco in 1982, this titan among pianists performs a suite by Lully; Tchaikovsky's Grand Sonata in G, Opus 37; and pieces by Chopin, Mendelssohn and Hofmann. Mastered by Ivory Classics using 24-bit HDCD technology.

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Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Memorable Concert, April 24, 2002

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D. A Wend (Arlington Heights, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 1982 San Francisco Recital (Audio CD)

This CD holds a recital that Shura Cherkassy performed in San Francisco in 1982. He thought the performance was a good one and allowed its release. Mr. Cherkassy has been described as among the last post-romantic pianists, and indeed he is in a class with Rubinstein, Hofmann and Horowitz. Having been able to attend one of his concerts, I can vouch for his deep love of music and his ability to communicate this love to his audience. He was a spontaneous performer in command of what he played, and not afraid to tackle difficult works in his old age.

This recital is quintessential Cherkassy. Perhaps a highlight is the Grand Sonata by Tchaikovsky, a piece not often performed and played to perfection here by Mr. Cherkassy. The variety of this concert is perfect. We being with Lully and continue down the centuries exploring Mendelssohn, Chopin and a marvelous work by Hofmann. This was a great concert that is well-recorded. There is audience applause but there are only slight coughing that does not disturb the performance. A must buy.