Un-Edited Live Performance, Vol. 2

On this CD:

1. Variations (25) and Fugue on a Theme of Handel, for piano, in B flat major, Op. 24
Composed by Johannes Brahms
Performed by Michael Ponti

2. Papillons (Butterflies) for piano, Op. 2
Composed by Robert Schumann
Performed by Michael Ponti

3. Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood) for piano, Op. 15
Composed by Robert Schumann
Performed by Michael Ponti

Un-Edited Live Performance, Vol. 2, Music, Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, Michael Ponti, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Keyboard, Keyboard Work with Descriptive or Unclassified Title, Romantic Variations for Keyboard
Un-Edited Live Performance, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Phenomenal musicianship; demoniac technique!
 Un-Edited Live Performance, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Dante
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

All Works by BrahmsAll Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by Robert SchumannAll Works by Robert Schumann | Schumann, Robert | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000DMLS
Release Date: 1995-09-22

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Phenomenal musicianship; demoniac technique!.......2005-08-29

Michael Ponti won the First Prize in 1964 in the Busoni competition. And despite he is American, he resides in Europe since 1955. His debut in Carnegie Hall 1972 was successful, receiving the nickname: "The Horowitz of the new generations."
The first half Ponti played Brahms Haendel Variations. The performance is simply overwhelming; each variation is played with special emphasis, trying to underline the intrinsic values and recreating them with humor, vigor, nuance and rapture. Powerful imagination and sublime musicality make of this version one of my five favorite ever recorded. The quintet is completed by Julius Katchen, Rudolf Serkin, Claudio Arrau and Lincoln Mayorga.
The second half was devoted to Schumann. His Carnaval is very expressive filled of details and sensibility far from being effeminate. Kinderszenen Op. 15 is lovable and touching with accurate phrasing.
The encores were two Romances sans paroles of Mendelssohn Op. 85 No. 4 and p. 67 No. 4.
Go for this dazzling performance. You won't believe it.
This is a live recording made in Munich 1987, on a Bechstein.

Music Review:

  1. Virtuoso Schubert / Zeynep
  2. Well-Kept Secrets (Early Works for Keyboard: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque)
  3. Willan: Apostrophe to the Heavenly Hosts; Magnificat
  4. A Time for Rejoicing
  5. Aarre Merikanto: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3 / Two Studies for Small Orchestra / Two Pieces for Orchestra - Matti Raekallio / Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra / Tuomas Ollila
  6. Bach: Cantatas Nos. 56, 82, 158
  7. Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra; Music for Strings, Percusssion and Celesta
  8. Beethoven: Symphonien 5 & 6 "Pastorale"
  9. Beethoven: Symphony No. 7; Overtures
  10. Bela Bartok: Violin Concerto Nos. 1 & 2

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