Search - Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Franz Liszt, Murray Perahia :: Schubert: Impromptus; Schubert/Liszt: Song Transcriptions

Sublime & Sensitive Schubert

Scriabinmahler | UK | 03/19/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As complete recording of Impromptus, this is definitely among the finest alongside Lili Kraus and Brendel. I like, not only the breath taking delicacy, but also the strong and masculine playing of young Perahia, especially with relatively loud left-hand part adding almost orchestral grandeur to each piece.



The famous G flat Impromptu is most beautifully and sensitively played in just right tempo. I like the mesmerizing effect he creates by letting the melody line gently float on the arpeggios or at times sink into them only to emerge again, while most of other pianists treat the music as 'song without words' completely separating the melody from the harmony. This interpretation of the piece is second only to the miraculously fragile account by Horowitz."

Presence, honesty and commitment!

Hiram Gomez Pardo | Valencia, Venezuela | 03/23/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The presence of this promissory interpreter in the public arena has always been motive of immense approval around the world. Perahia is not only a formidable pianist, he is a musical thinker, and that is why every one of his recordings are always welcome, because they have something to say. Conviction and honesty; impeccable phrasing and exceptional fingering makes of this mature artist, one of the most prominent pianists of his generation.



His Schubert possesses harmonic vitality and lyrical richness. And personally I would include him among the ten most notable Schubertian pianists in the world actually.





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