Richard Todd ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
>I know musicians, or pianists at any rate, who consider Busoni one of the
>greatest of composers. John Ogden thought him the equal of J.S. Bach.
>Of course Ogden admitted himself to the same circle of genius. I've never
>heard Busoni's Doktor Faustus which is supposed to be a transcendnent
>masterpiece. Does anyone know it?
Yup, but only the cut Leitner DG recording. It is IMHO a towering
masterpiece - must be because I was glued to it and I usually *hate* opera.
Mind you I don't agree with your verdict on the Piano Concerto, whcih I
also consider a masterpiece.
Deryk Barker
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