MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Great Pianists of the 20th Century - Jorge Bolet II
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MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Great Pianists of the 20th Century - Jorge Bolet II
Jorge Bolet (piano)
[ Philips / Decca / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Thursday 1 June 2000
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"Jorge Bolet's noble, somewhat restrained Liszt playing evokes a sound-world far removed from the pyrotechnicians who barnstorm their way through the etudes or opera transcriptions. Tempos, for instance, are never faster than Liszt's eloquent melodies can be sung. Climaxes are coaxed from deep in the keys rather than pounded out. Every pianistic hurdle is shaped toward expressive ends, integrated into the totality of Liszt's musical fabric. Behind Bolet's unruffled surface, however, always lies quiet strength and firm yet flexible rhythm. The late Cuban-born virtuoso also could thunder when so inclined, as the live "Norma" fantasy bears out. This is a touching and illuminating overview of this seasoned artist's extensive Liszt output for Decca." ClassicsToday (10/9)
This 200-CD edition is not only the largest project ever undertaken by a recording company in the history of recorded music, but it also marks the first time that all the major recording companies have participated in a project developed by one of their competitors. These partners, EMI Classics, BMG Classics, Deutsche Grammophon, Decca, Sony Classical, Vanguard Classics and Teldec Classics, to mention only a few, are among the greatest labels in the history of recorded music. We are also honoured that Steinway & Sons has supported this project from the very beginning and has decided to become our official sponsor.
GREAT PIANISTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY is a celebration of great artistry; it is also the result of extensive and careful research on the part of all who have participated in its creation. We trust that it will bring joy as well as enlightenment to generations of music lovers to come in the new millennium.
COLLECTOR'S COPY IN ORIGINAL SHRINK WRAP
Tracks:
Mephisto Waltz No. 1;
Venezia e Napoli;
Funérailles;
Liebestraum No. 3;
La Leggierezza;
La Campanella;
Sonetto 104 del Petrarca;
Harmonies du soir;
Gnomenreignen;
Au bord d'une source;
Consolation No. 3;
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12;
Ricordanza;
Réminiscences de Norma
