1982 San Francisco Recital
Editorial Reviews
Audiophile Audition, April 1999
His delicate expression in the Lully Suite comes off as an exquisite Partita in French taste. Highly recommended.
Los Angeles Times, May 3, 1999
Still at the top of his game, Cherkassky was 71 when he played this provocative program.
Album 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.
1982 San Francisco Recital
1982 San Francisco Recital, Music, Fryderyk Chopin, Josef Hofmann, Jean-Baptiste Lully, Felix Mendelssohn, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Shura Cherkassky, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Keyboard, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Music for Keyboard, Polonaise for Keyboard, Romantic Sonata/Sonatina for Keyboard, Scherzo for Keyboard, Waltz for Keyboard
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1982 San Francisco Recital
Manufacturer: Ivory Classics
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ASIN: B00000IGPR
Release Date: 1999-03-23 |
Tracks:
- -5. Jean-Baptiste Lully: Suite de pieces
- Felix Mendelssohn: Scherzo a Capriccio
- -10. Tchaikovsky: Grand Sonata in G Major, Opus 37
- Chopin: Polonaise Fantaisie in A-flat Major Opus 61
- Josef Hofmann: Kaleidoskop Opus 40, No.4
- Chopin: Waltz in A-flat Major Opus 42
Album 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.
Customer Reviews:
A Memorable Concert.......2002-04-25
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.
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