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