One of the greatest piano solo recordings - Rosalyn Tureck playing the
Goldberg Variations.
http://www.vaimusic.com/CD/1029_1142-2.shtml
Here's a review from JS Bach.org:
These performances, recorded at William F. Buckley's estate on Long
Island, were originally released on Albany Records.
Dick Hyman - In Recital (Reference Recordings)
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And conversely, if you were looking for a really badly recorded CD then
you need look no further than Virginia Astley's From Gardens Where We
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seanadams Wrote:
I am looking for some exceptionally well recorded piano solos -
suggestions?
Lots of good suggestions here. Mine is somewhat different. Look for
anything by the composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Several recordings
available at www.ArkivMusic.com
I can't speak to how well
On the classical side, I second the recommendations of
Glenn Gould - Goldberg Variations
Malcom Frager plays Chopin
I would also recommend the RCA Red Seal recordings of Artur Rubinstein
playing Chopin Nocturnes, Ballades, and Waltzes.
On the jazz side, you have to check out Marcus Roberts.
2006-01-31-05:58:16 Robin Bowes:
Pat Farrell said the following on 01/31/2006 06:01 AM:
In the classical world, a great set is
Goldberg Variations - Glenn Gould - 1981 CBS Masterworks by Glenn Gould
Bleurch! His '81 interpretation is awful compared to his earlier 1955
recording. Fairly
MatB Wrote:
I also vote for Keith Jarrett, Köln concert. I get gooseprickles
everytime i listen to it.
MatB
Add my vote to this one too!
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and if you want a LOT of pianos, try :
Six Pianos, by Steve Reich
it requires a little bit of patience :-) but when it ends you suddenly
realize they were playing in a coordinated way... ;-)
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Jeff Moore said the following on 02/22/2006 06:39 PM:
2006-01-31-05:58:16 Robin Bowes:
Pat Farrell said the following on 01/31/2006 06:01 AM:
In the classical world, a great set is
Goldberg Variations - Glenn Gould - 1981 CBS Masterworks by Glenn Gould
Bleurch! His '81 interpretation is
2006-02-22-15:10:31 Robin Bowes:
Jeff Moore said the following on 02/22/2006 06:39 PM:
and indeed if I want to hear a more straight (if still
brilliant) rendition of a Bach or Beethoven keyboard piece I might go
to, say, Brendel...
Or Richter.
I'll have to dig up some of his recordings.
Jeff Moore said the following on 02/22/2006 08:31 PM:
2006-02-22-15:10:31 Robin Bowes:
Jeff Moore said the following on 02/22/2006 06:39 PM:
and indeed if I want to hear a more straight (if still
brilliant) rendition of a Bach or Beethoven keyboard piece I might go
to, say, Brendel...
Or
Hi Sean, most of the really well recorded piano-oriented stuff I can
think of is accompanied. There are a few really nice solo pieces on
Bruce Hornsby's -Spirit Trail-.
The Esbjorn Svensson Trio (EST) is a really excellent piano-centered
jazz trio, with great recordings.
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Ah, piano.
Some great stuff has already been mentioned.
On the modern and smooth jazz front, Brian Culbertson is about as sharp
as you can get. Seldom solo, though.
Pieces of a Dream also have some solo pieces, but cross over into RB
with regularity.
On the experimental front, you have Omar
I also vote for Keith Jarrett, Köln concert. I get gooseprickles
everytime i listen to it.
MatB
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The new Fiona Apple album, Extraordinary Machine has well recorded
(and played) piano by Ms. Apple.
I second this as well as her first album Tidal. Great piano work in
both. Extraordinary Machine also has a really well mixed track 'Red Red
Red' featuring a Moog bass. Great
Is it classical music, jazz, pop on piano - if you can pin it down a bit
more it will be easier
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Andrew B. Wrote:
It certainly much subtler than the Gould versions...
It's merely interpretation so who is to say which is best.
Andrew
Very true, I should try revisiting it, I have the SACD version.
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Una Mattina by Ludovico Einaudi is a beautiful and moving piece of
music. A true piano solo it is one of my favourite pieces; highly
recommended.
Regards
Simon
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Pat Farrell said the following on 01/31/2006 06:01 AM:
seanadams wrote:
I am looking for some exceptionally well recorded piano solos -
suggestions?
In the classical world, a great set is
Goldberg Variations - Glenn Gould - 1981 CBS Masterworks by Glenn Gould
Bleurch! His '81
I can also highly recommend Horowitz in Moscow:
http://tinyurl.com/8byx7
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pfarrell Wrote:
seanadams wrote:
I am looking for some exceptionally well recorded piano solos -
suggestions?
In the classical world, a great set is
Goldberg Variations - Glenn Gould - 1981 CBS Masterworks by Glenn
Gould
Not quite solo piano, but predominately piano in a jazz trio
The new Fiona Apple album, Extraordinary Machine has well recorded
(and played) piano by Ms. Apple. Also, check out Vienna Tang, if you
haven't heard her. She is one of my favorite singer/songwriter/piano
pop musicians.
In the classical genre, one of my favorites is Martha Argerich playing
I also enjoy the fine original work of Clara Ponty (daughter of Jean Luc
Ponty, the famous electric violinist of the 70's).
Start with her eponymous Clara Ponty album, and then consider Embrace
and perhaps Mirror of Truth.
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Murray Perahia's version of Goldberg Variations is superbly played and
recorded. This is the version that finally made me understand what they
were all about.
http://www.sonyclassical.com/music/89243/index.html
Andrew
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gharris999 said the following on 01/31/2006 07:45 PM:
Keith Jarrett performing the Shostakovich 24 Preludes and Fugues:
http://tinyurl.com/9h3l9
Oh yes, that's a good one.
R.
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Agree with the Glenn Gould playing Goldberg Variations. This is the
music that made me get Bach. However, do try to get the anniversary
edition called A State of Wonder. It is the most lovingly remastered
and includes both the legendary 1955 mono recording that rocked the
world and the 1981
'A Window in Time' Rachmaninoff piano rolls transcribed to play on a
Bosendorfer reproducing piano. Telarc CD-80489 superb!
Scarlatti-Sonatas Ivo Pogorelich piano Deutsche Grammophon D101482
Malcolm Frager Plays Chopin Telarc CD-80040
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How about *Tori Amos - Bootleg Box Set* (12 CD)
http://www.toribootlegs.com/
Just piano(s) and her voice. Simply great.
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