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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