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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Performances of Grieg's Piano Music,
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This review is from: Grieg: Piano Concerto - Sonata Op. 7, Lyric Pieces Opp. 43, 54 & 65 (Audio CD)
Not only is Leif Ove Andsnes one of our finest pianists, but he certainly must be reckoned as one of the foremost interpreters of Edvard Grieg. This splendid two CD compilation is replete with Andsnes' technically proficient, lyrical playing. His splendid performance of Grieg's piano sonata is certainly the highlight of this collection, but also worth noting are his compelling performances of the Lyric Pieces and the Piano Concerto. Indeed, his elegant, yet somewhat subdued, performance of the Piano Concerto is among the finest I have heard on a studio recording. The Bergen Philharmonic's playing is replete with warmth and brilliance. Those unfamiliar with Andsnes' playing should find this excellent two CD set quite rewarding.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
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Wonderful performance, great price!,
By G M KIRK (Durban, South Africa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Grieg: Piano Concerto - Sonata Op. 7, Lyric Pieces Opp. 43, 54 & 65 (Audio CD)
The young Norwegian Leif Ove Andsnes should now be familiar with lovers of classical piano music, having established himself as one of the world's premier pianists. This new release from Virgin Classics is a compilation of previously released recordings of compositions for piano by his countryman, Edvard Grieg. There are so many fine recordings of the Grieg Concerto that yet another may seem redundant. Yet Andsnes, with satisfying accompaniment from the Bergen players, renders a wonderful account - perhaps not the ultimate recording (if there is such a thing) but certainly worth having. The clincher for this release is the Sonata. It is simply stunning and is a must have for any lover of Grieg's music. The smaller pieces will not disappoint either. And to top it all, this release is at an absolute bargain price. So much great music, superbly performed by one of the world's best at a snip of a price. It is a 'must buy'!
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Outstanding Grieg program,
By George N. Fabian (Mountainside, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Grieg: Piano Concerto - Sonata Op. 7, Lyric Pieces Opp. 43, 54 & 65 (Audio CD)
The Andsnes--Kitayenko performance of the Piano Concerto--a warhorse if ever there was one--is the finest that I have ever heard. There is a great temptation for overkill in performing this but here it is played with quietly poetic but deeply felt emotion and with great flair in the robust third movement. Andsnes' traversal of the Lyric Pieces is on an equal footing with the legendary Gilels treatment(on DG Originals). This is one of the great bargains in classical music. Two CD's for the price of one mid-priced CD: vintage wine performances at a beer price.
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