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Chopin Liszt Ravel is the debut album from the Benjamin Grosvenor, who made his name as an 11 year old prodigy when he performed at the BBC Young Musician Final, (narrowly missing out to winner, violinist Nicola Benedetti).
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Elpenor
Format:Audio CD
You'd expect a highly-publicised former 'child prodigy' pianist to take the world by storm with his playing, but Grosvenor's pianism is far too interesting to focus solely on pyrotechnics. Indeed, it could almost be described as stealthy, the way he focuses on clarity and inner lines in Chopin's Scherzos when other pianists are more intent on barnstorming virtuosity. My first reaction was that the Scherzos were played too tamely, but Grosvenor's playing soon won me over. What he has achieved is phenomenal, especially for a young musician: the pieces come across with such freshness that I felt like I was discovering every detail anew, yet there is no hint that Grosvenor was being 'different' or eccentric just for the sake of it.
Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit is characterised by a similar Classical feeling for lightness, grace and clarity - it takes you by stealth rather than by storm. Having grown up with Argerich's demonic recording, I like my Gaspard more volatile, so I'm still not totally used to Grosvenor, whose temperament here is essentially Argerich's polar opposite. If I had one complaint about Grosvenor's debut, it's that it's perhaps a bit too mature or 'sane' - but, given that we're looking at a young pianist making his first big recording, that can't altogether be a bad thing, especially since his playing is consistently fresh and interesting.
Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit is characterised by a similar Classical feeling for lightness, grace and clarity - it takes you by stealth rather than by storm. Having grown up with Argerich's demonic recording, I like my Gaspard more volatile, so I'm still not totally used to Grosvenor, whose temperament here is essentially Argerich's polar opposite. If I had one complaint about Grosvenor's debut, it's that it's perhaps a bit too mature or 'sane' - but, given that we're looking at a young pianist making his first big recording, that can't altogether be a bad thing, especially since his playing is consistently fresh and interesting.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By FRANZ1828
Format:Audio CD
My english is very poor, but i can say Mr Grosvenor's talent is as Horowitz or Argerich one at theirs debuts! A real great coloutist in Ravel,fantastic as E.A POE novels....Chopin's scherzos are visionary,the Nocturnes are singing as Bellini !!! This Cd is a dream !
Very good sound !
Very good sound !
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Mr Swallow
Format:MP3 Download
I think this must be the most notable recorded debut for a major label since Martha Argerich's debut record. Grosvenor's technique is formidable but built into his playing is an extraordinary delicacy and tone colouring. he can certainly play the notes to match any rival but it is the sheer musicality of the playing that sets this disc apart. You can just listen to it again and again. I just hope that the critics, having hyped up Grosvenor, will resist their usual negative sniping as he matures as an artist. This is one very special pianist.
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Bought for friend
I sent off for this for a friend who does not have a computer. She absolutely loves this CD and plays it constantly. I am going to order it for myself on her recommendation.
Published 3 months ago by Pauline Westbury
5.0 out of 5 stars
Benjamin Grosvenor, one of my favourite cds.
The Ravel sends shivers down my spine. The Chopin has the most beautiful lucid lines and the Liszt is a dream. I play this cd over and over it is so lovely
Published 4 months ago by J. B. Arran
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What can I say?
If he can play like this when he is only 20, I can only wonder what he will play like when he is 40. I can only hope that he does not burn himself out early. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chris Marlow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Benjamin Grosvenor plays Chopin, Liszt and Ravel
I chose this after hearing a review and listening to the music on the radio. I love classical music particularly piano playing. I would recommend it to all classical music lovers
Published 4 months ago by sheila
5.0 out of 5 stars
great cd, but ...
But ........... shame on Amazon for their approach to UK tax affairs (i.e. non payment of corporation tax with a >£3 billion turnover)
Published 5 months ago by Bob B
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly inspired
His fantastic pianism enables him to reveal more of the real scherzo aspect of the four scherzos than any of the other recordings I have. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Michael James
3.0 out of 5 stars
Too fast?
I FEEL that this is a very well recorded album. BG has a simply unbelievable technique and on some future album we will be able to enjoy it, but for me anyway, not this time. Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant and long awaited brand new talent. The boy is a natural...
A STAR IS BORN!! Saw him at the age of 11, his talent is so natural he seems to be at one with any composer he chooses to play and this disc is a prime example
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Published 5 months ago by Wotan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music
Tell everyone to buy his CD's!, He has achieved so much at such a young age and will no doubt continue to do so.
Published 5 months ago by Katherine Leach
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beware; genius at work
Don't ignore the hype....why? Because it's true. Was lucky enough to see and hear him live at the Sage Gateshead earlier this year (and shake his hand afterwards). Read more
Published 12 months ago by Nick, Nick
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