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Re: Von Henselt
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Scott Morrison <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 1 Jan 1999 22:14:47 -0600
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Alan J. Briker writes:

>I am always gratified to see that Raymond Lewenthal is remembered from time
>to time on this list.  He was a friend of mine.  I met him first in 1974.
>IMO his recordings of Alkan (Le Festin d'Asope), Henselt Concerto and Liszt
>(Hexameron, Norma Fantasy) remain unsurpassed.  He was deeply committed to
>bringing to light these unknown works.

He will live forever in my heart for introducing me to the works of Alkan.
And that magnificent LP has been reissued on CD, on Elan CD 82276.

Scott Morrison

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