John Smyth wrote:

>Regarding negative feelings about Liszt, one should definitely investigate
>Lizst's Sonata in B minor--it's quite a journey and suggests little in the
>way of insincerity to my ears.  My favorite modern performance is Krystian
>Zimerman on DG.
>
>Might change your mind!

Agreed this is one of the great piano works.

I have just got the Rubenstein piano sonatas played by Howard on Hyperion.
I find this a wonderful set; music, sound and performance.

But others have not always rated Howard's Lizst performances.

Does anyone have a view on their merits?

Bob Draper
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