Donald Satz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I was eagerly anticipating the set, because I have greatly enjoyed Ranki
>in other repertoire, particularly Schubert.  His Haydn interpretations are
>no exceptions.  Ranki is simply a superb pianist.  The set contains Haydn's
>most mature piano sonatas; I appreciated that.  I still consider Brendel
>the best, but Ranki is in the same league as Reisenberg and Ax, better than
>Andsnes on EMI.

If I was about to rank Ranki (ha ha!) I wouldn't set him as high as
Riesenberg, I would actually put him lower than Andsnes.I agree in the
rest of your systematization.  Agreed Brendel is really very good.

>Considering all factors, I give this set a 9 out of 10, and I'm fairly
>fussy concerning Haydn piano works.

Funny world mister Satz, the Haydn Piano Sonatas are materpieces of sonata
form structure, and should be regarded as small gems by every C-musiclover.

James Zehm
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