Donald Satz ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>About a month ago, Deryk Barker spoke highly of a version performed by
>William Kinderman on Hyperion.  I bought this version based on Deryk's
>recommendation and would like to provide my thoughts on the performance
>and the work itself.

My heart always sinks when I read things like this....:-)

>Did Kinderman "wow" me? He certainly did, from early on in the performance
>through the conclusion of the variations.  Kinderman could be thought of as
>a Brendel type of performer - the brain always shines through.  This type
>of interpretation might not fully display the humor of the work, but that's
>just the way I want it.  I found Kinderman particularly superb in those
>variations which are fast but relatively soft in volume - he creates a
>sound world that I was completely immersed in.

a) Whew!  b) I think this is a good analysis, although his live performance
had more humour.

I know he's recorded the last 3 sonatas for Hyperion, dunno when they're
coming out.

You'll be disappointed to hear that on Saturday night he's playing the
Pathetique, Andante favori and Opp109 & 111 here in Victoria....gloat.
(Assuming I'm over the 'flu and can get there dammit)

Renato Vinicius ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>I expended four hours on the Internet searching for a Guide to listening
>the Diabelli Variations but I couldn't find any one.  ...

Beethoven's Diabelli Variations, by William Kinderman. Oxford
University Press.

Deryk Barker
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