Release Date: 01 August 2001
Label: Hyperion Records Ltd
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 034571100227
Genres: Classical Solo Instrumental
Description
Leslie Howardâs recordings of Lisztâs complete piano music, on 95 CDs, is one of the monumental achievements in the history of recorded music. Remarkable as much for its musicological research and scholarly rigour as for Howardâs Herculean piano playing, this survey has been invaluable to serious lovers of Liszt. Now, as an introduction to the series and a perfect starting point for anyone beginning to explore this fascinating and hugely influential composer, we present a two-disc selection from the series. To give an overview of such a long and prolific composing life and a uniquely eclectic and varied repertoire, this programme takes six of the most important characteristics of Lisztâs work and offers thirty-nine pieces that exemplify them. The result gives a flavour of the richness and diversity of Lisztâs music. The range of Leslie Howardâs sympathies is evident here, from the flamboyant showpieces of Lisztâs youth to the challenging and prophetic works of his old age. This is the perfect introduction to Liszt, one that goes well beyond simply presenting his most popular works.
Tracklisting
Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Nir Kabaretti
The Brabant Ensemble / Stephen Rice
Steven Isserlis
The Nash Ensemble
MultiPiano Ensemble, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin / Ivor Bolton
Marc-Andre Hamelin
Marc-Andre Hamelin, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra / Andrew Litton
Gothic Voices / Christopher Page
Paul Coletti, Leslie Howard
Keith Harris, Leslie Howard
Paul Coletti, Leslie Howard
Leslie Howard
Leslie Howard
Leslie Howard
Leslie Howard
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