Scott Morrison writes:

>>I am impressed with Douglas Riva's playing.

Don Satz:

>Although I've just recently immersed myself in Riva's and de Larrocha's
>recordings, some differences are very evident.  de Larrocha is more
>exuberant and conveys the full sweep of the Granados idiom.  Riva is
>rather introspective and more concerned with detail.
>
>I'm finding de Larrocha's approach more enjoyable in the exhilarating
>pieces such as "Los requiebros" from Goyescas, while Riva scores points
>in the intimate pieces.  These are just preliminary impressions.  I'd
>be interested to hear if Scott agrees or not.

In general, I'd agree.  De Larrocha's exuberance and technical security
are evident in her recordings.  Riva is probably her equal technically,
and his approach is a bit more introspective; certainly it is more
analytical.  I like that approach, having played many of these pieces
myself, because it points up that Granados was not just Spanish flash;
much of his music has real meat on its bones.

Scott Morrison