Franz Schubert: Piano Sonata in A, D.959
Allegro ~ Andantino ~ Scherzo: Allegro vivace ~ Allegretto
Robert Schumann: Fantasiestucke, op.111
Molto vivace e Appassionato ~ Andantino ~ Con Forza e Ben MarcatoRobert Schumann: Fantasiestucke, op.111
Franz Liszt: Grand Galop Chromatique
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World Record Club T 58 (mono only). 1962 LP - EMI matrices: W 7136 -3N / W 7137 -3N
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A great recital programme here..Something for everyone really..I didn't realise S Cherkassky (I think you made a spelling mistake on the title for this post!) had such a range..Very much looking forward to sampling some more RRB and the incomparable Schubert sonata..Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteDoes take a few minutes to 'tidy-up' any postings (missed an 's' in Appassionato too..) + create the index links/check browser compatibility (edited on Opera - but IE8 can show misplaced piccies..). Shows the 'two sides' of his playing to great advantage (a wonderful range of 'orchestral colouring'). I realize the WRC is available on the Web - but this transfer/LP (no stereo) is pretty good - though the Schubert does have a less-well recorded last movement (different sessions & also appears less well-played?).
ReplyDeleteI haven't listened yet, so can't comment on the transfers, but am VERY excited to hear Cherkassky's Schubert D959 and Schumann Op 111 (the OTHER great Op 111 of the 19th century!) I love his wildly unpredictable but musical playing and am always looking for recordings of more substantial repertoire (there seem to be many 'bon-bons' recordings around, but he programmed a huge range of music --- )
ReplyDeleteThanks in advance and I'll let you know if the I have any further thoughts when I have a chance to hear these.
Do have a new copy of T271 - (Cherkassky's Beethoven op.111/Eroica Variations) - but thats also been uploaded elsewhere - but might do it 'sometime'.. The transfers here are pretty good!
ReplyDeleteThe Schubert sonata is wonderful! Never a dull moment with S.C. and your transfer is beautiful. Can't wait to hear the LVB Op 111 (if you find the time.)
ReplyDeleteThanks again --- I look forward to hearing the rest of these 2 LPs.
Nice to hear that! I really enjoyed listening to/(minimally) editing D.959 - though had an impression of some 'haste' in the final mvt; the waveform also disclosing dynamic compression in the recording. I thought you had the Beethoven - but will give it a spin (not listened to it for many years myself), &, if it doesn't appear likely to be too time-consuming to edit, it may be along reasonably quickly.
ReplyDeleteVery confusing...there is another Shura Cherkassky issue from WRC T247,with practically the same cover.
ReplyDeleteI found a copy and was convinced it was the same.In fact it is a recital featuring Chopin,Schumann,Liszt,and Clementi.
Don't have that one: likely preferable to transfer compared to the Beethoven, as I've re-acquainted myself with that, & op.111 sounds downright 'incoherent' as the various strands of the music seem 'mangled/indistinct' compared to my memory of other pianists. So maybe his 'virtuosity' got in the way of 'profound' music'?
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