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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good as it gets,
By Clark W. Sorensen (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Liszt Piano Recital (Audio CD)
Wow! It is as if I had never heard the Dante sonata before. A problematic work that never sounds as good as it ought to be suddenly came alive when I listened to the first cut on this CD. Andsnes has the necessary poetry and can tie the long lines of a complex work together. He can also reach that shattering climax when he needs to. The first Mephisto Waltz was as exciting as I have ever heard it, yet his fortissimos never become percussive. And what a treat to get Andante lagrimoso from Liszt's neglected Harmonies poetiques et religieuses. This is a must for those of you who love Lizst, and even more for those of you who think you might like Liszt (if you heard the right performance).
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spellbinding Performances Of Liszt's Music,
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This review is from: Liszt Piano Recital (Audio CD)
Leif Ove Andsnes' latest recording most certainly has to be regarded as among his best. I haven't heard Liszt played with such vigor and passion before. Andsnes gives a fresh, exhilirating interpretation of the Dante Sonata, and his performances of other works such as the Mephisto waltzes are equally compelling. This is one of the most exciting recent recordings of solo piano music I've heard. My only regret is that Andsnes hasn't recorded Liszt's other works for the piano. I have no doubt that such performances would be equally spellbinding. The sound quality is superb, comparable in quality to what I've heard on EMI's recordings of Stephen Kovacevich's ongoing Beethoven piano sonata cycle.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A supreme recital,
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This review is from: Liszt Piano Recital (Audio CD)
Andsnes's superb Liszt performance deserves the attention. His interpretation of the Ballade No. 2 is among the best. The unusual light touch that he uses in every piece determines the characteristic property of the whole set. Also I have to say that his Mephisto Waltz No. 1 is the fastest I have seen recently, and he does that without a single misplaced finger ! Appreciated recording.
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