Complete Solo Piano Music

Complete Solo Piano Music

SÃ ndor, still active at 90 as this reissue appears, was a student of BartÃ³k and a preferred interpreter of his music. Since this set appeared on nine LPs in the early 1960s, it has been the standard for BartÃ³k's piano music; in this fine-sounding reissue, it still is. SÃ ndor can hit hard enough for such virtuoso pieces as the Piano Sonata and "Out of Doors," but he also retains the romantic element heard in the composer's own playing which tempers the harsher qualities of the music. While this collection isn't quite as complete as advertised (some early, insignificant piano music by BartÃ³k is omitted), it includes all of BartÃ³k's significant piano music, including such relatively obscure gems as the Bagatelles, eight Improvisations, and many delectable folk arrangements which will appeal even to listeners who think BartÃ³k is too challenging for them. Vox's recorded sound, superbly remastered, resists obsolescence as effectively as SÃ ndor's performances. Even with the inclusion of the early books of "Mikrokosmos," which will appeal mostly to piano students, this set is worth several times the asking price. --Leslie Gerber
Country USA
Manufacturer MUSICAL CONCEPT/ALTO DISTRIBUT
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 1978392
Model 2300863
ReleaseDate 2003-05-27
UnitCount 1
Format Import
UPCs 047163361029
EANs 0047163361029

Country	USA
Manufacturer	MUSICAL CONCEPT/ALTO DISTRIBUT
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	1978392
Model	2300863
ReleaseDate	2003-05-27
UnitCount	1
Format	Import
UPCs	047163361029
EANs	0047163361029

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