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Busoni Competition winner Lilya Zilberstein's work is a virtuosic oeuvre appreciated amongst connoisseurs.
Like her countryman Skryabin, Zilberstein has an incredible technique which, combined with strength, energy, accuracy, intelligence and insight, results in an unique and revelatory pianism.
The Grieg Concerto will of course easily place in any listing of the top `favourite' or `popular' piano concerti.
Unfortunately in too many readings its limited material appears repetitious, and frequently pianists express its circular logic in a pedantic plodding manner.
This remarkable performance by Zilberstein is utterly revelatory in its disclosure of the Concerto's inner brilliance and life-force.
Native Muscovite Zilberstein may perhaps be excused for making the halling (Norwegian folk dance) of the final movement emerge like an even more exciting gopak (Cossack dance), but this is in keeping with her scintillating Russian-school of pianistic style.
Anyone wishing to hear how the Grieg Piano Concerto should REALLY sound ought entertain Zilberstein's 1993 realization with Järvi/GSO, numerous times reissued by DG.
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Grieg: Piano Concerto with Zilberstein
Grieg: Piano Concerto with Zilberstein
Grieg: Piano Concerto with Zilberstein
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