Scott Morrison wrote:

>Joseph Previte asks:
>
>>I recently had the opportunity to buy the complete piano works of Busoni
>>performed by G. Madge on Philips and don't know anything about the
>>performances.  Any recommendations greatly appreciated.
>
>I own them.  And almost wish I didn't.  The music itself I'm glad I've
>heard.  The performances are uninspired, even Madgey, one might say, since
>it turns out most of his performances are, uh, dull.

He lives around the corner from where I live so just between you and me and
don't tell anybody:  I agree.  John Ogdon is the pianist to hear in this
repertoire IMO, especially the monumental Fantasia Contrapuntista.

Philip