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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mikhail Pletnev LIVE. Who can resist., 13 Feb 2001
Once again Pletnev fails to disapoint in his debut Carnegie Hall recital given on the 1st November 2000. A fantastic offering of baroque, and romantic music including all of Chopin's Scherzi. If thats not got you going then the second disc has 5 encores to delight, including the awsome 'Islamey' by Balakirev. Pletnev's virtuosity and musicality is draw droppingly fantastic. The moods and tone colours he produces from his model "D" is superb holding his audiences attention throughout this mammoth recital. What a guy! If your at all interested in the piano then you MUST have this CD. I promise you will not be disapointed. E-mail me your thoughts.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
DYNAMIC DEBUT, 8 Mar 2001
Pletnev's clear vision and brilliantly dovetailed recital programme takes the listener on a fascinating journey from Bach to Balakirev. Pletnev excels as a narrative pianist, and even if you don't agree with his interpretation, you have to accept the intellectual validity of his view.Pletnev sets the tone with the imposing Bach/Busoni Chaconne in D minor, before moving into the heart of his recital, the Beethoven Sonata no.32, Opus 111, where his playing in the 2nd movement is perfectly judged and so exquisite you find yourself holding your breath. This is followed by a magical reassessment of the Chopin Scherzi, 4 delightful stories played with breathtaking virtuosity and playfulness, as Chopin intended. The 2nd cd covers 5 contrasting encores. Pletnev thrills us with some stunning Rachmaninov, ethereal Scriabin and scintillating Scarlatti before a rare gem - a dizzying Moszkowski Etude in which the technical perfection of his playing, so fast and with such dynamic control, is astounding. He finishes with a jazzy Islamey - the sheer audacity of playing this, one of the most difficult piano pieces written, as a 5th encore, is mind blowing. This cd showcases a brilliant pianist at the top of his game. It is a real treat to hear the piano played with such a masterful combination of control and passion. I unhesitatingly recommend it.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining, 24 Sep 2001
By A Customer
I favour Kissin in the Bach-Busoni Chaconne, as Pletnev gives himself too much musical license, going so far as changing various chords and adding his own notes. However, I can not deny that he holds one's attention, and such a performance heard 'live' would have been most entertaining. To repeated listening on record though, it is no match for Kissin. On to the Scherzos. Like the Bach-Busoni, these performances must have had the audience on the edge of their seats. But once again, they are not suitable for repeated listenings. You hear a new voice being brought out the first time and you think 'Mmmm..that's nice', but the next time it loses its effect as it's no longer a surprise and would be better to hear it the 'normal' way. If you like these interpretations, then you may enjoy Pogorelich's recording of these pieces. The encores are well played, with the ending of the Moszkowski etude most humourous and charming. Oh, and another thing that struck me was the amount of noise Pletnev himself made during these performances - a sort of contained hum, which some may find off-putting. If you like your Beer Cold, your Women Exciting, and your Music played by Pletnev, then this won't disappoint.
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~ Mikhail Pletnev
~ Ludwig van Beethoven
~ Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin
~ Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin
~ Sergey Rachmaninov
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