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Re: Liszt's B minor Sonata
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Joseph Previte <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 10 May 1999 12:46:10 -0500
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Lionel Choi:

>I understand that Pletnev did a magnificent job on Olympia (or was it
>Melodiya, I can't remember), but I have yet to hear that.  Anyhow, his
>recent remake on DG should be avoided, unless you enjoy dry, sonically
>unsophisticated pianism.

Actually, it was lauded, but it makes Pogerelich's version seem routine -
Pletnev's Olympia recording mulls over the piece in over 34 minutes.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

JPrevite

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