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Re: Great Pianists of the 20th Century
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Deryk Barker <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 13 Jul 2002 11:54:58 -0700
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Stuart Sinclair responds to me:

>Deryk Barker wrote:
>
>>I agree the Busoni is superb, as are the shorter items.
>>But the Alkan Concerto is a major disappointment.
>
>I am surprised You find the Alkan a major disappointment, Deryck.
>I personally found it very compelling listening.  What did you find
>disappointing? Do you prefer the Hamelin version?

Absolutely (all 3 performances...)

Even the liner note for the Great Pianists issue points out the faults in
JO's Alkan.

Deryk Barker
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