Arri Bachrach ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>deryk barker wroteconcerning Solomon:
>
>>Ever hear his recording of Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 14 (IIRC it's 14
>>- the Rakoczy March anyway)?
>
>yes, a long time ago- does not make him a "hypervirtuoso"- heard him in
>person- no virtuoso, let alone "hyper"-

When exactly did you hear him in person? If it was late in his career,
then you are probably aware that the precursors of the stroke which was
to disable him were already undermining his technique.

deryk barker
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