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CD -Emil Gilels
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Scriabinmahler
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Format:Audio CD
Probably one of the finest recordings of Lyric Pieces is Richter's live recording, released on 2CD by Stradivarius (sadly out of print now), but Gilels' DG recording well matches Richter's for its depth of poetry and tonal delicacy. Like Richter, Emil Gilels' playing is self-effacing and he just lets the music quietly speak for itself, while technically it's immaculately fluid and at the same time focussed. For anyone who can appreciate the art of piano playing, this is a real treat and a must-have CD. It's a shame that Gilels recorded only selections of the suites.
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By Davids Ears
Format:Audio CD
This album is full of what it means to be a human being. To me, it transcends the recorded medium and speaks directly to the soul. I love hearing the beginnings of Debussy and Bill Evans in the music. A must own.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By OneSandal
Format:Audio CD
Surely one of the most beautiful piano recordings ever made: balm, celebration and reverie.
Along with the Michelangeli Ravel in G and the Gould Goldbergs, one of the things that persuades we may yet have a future as a species.
Along with the Michelangeli Ravel in G and the Gould Goldbergs, one of the things that persuades we may yet have a future as a species.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
What have you to compare?
What have you to compare with Grieg’s Lyric Pieces played by Gilels in DG? Only Andsnes in EMI. That is no more choices that match that excellence in piano performances.
Published 2 months ago by P. S. Duarte
3.0 out of 5 stars
Overhyped in my view.
Although clearly well-played, I found this recording dull and monotonous. Gilels over-does the navel-gazing and refuses to acknowledge the youthful, spirited side of the music. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Big John
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real Virtuoso!
I have listened to Gilels' performances, he is really virtuosic performer, with like steel fingers, and I have thought he is not good at small and nice piece but I was completely... Read more
Published on 4 April 2009 by Hanabi
5.0 out of 5 stars
BONBONS FILLED WITH SNOW
Grieg's music does not remind me of Norway as I have never been there. His comparatively high profile is mainly due, it seems to me, from his status as a national icon - he may... Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2003 by DAVID BRYSON
5.0 out of 5 stars
Some of the most 'lyric' music around
What can I really say about this CD. It is without a doubt some of the best music ever written for the piano. Some of the pieces included here seem to be from another world. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2001
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