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Grieg/Schumann: Piano Concertos.(Brief Article)(Sound Recording Review)
Grieg/Schumann: Piano Concertos. Leif Ove Andsnes; Maris Jansons, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. EMI 7243 5 57562 2.
Obviously, the perennial pairing of the Grieg and Schumann Piano Concertos will always bring joy to the hearts of music lovers, as will the thought of hearing them performed by so estimable a combination as pianist Leif Ove Andsnes, conductor Marls Jansons, and the mighty Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The result here is quite satisfying, if not quite reaching the pinnacles of glory enjoyed by Kovacevich/Davis (Philips), Lupu/Previn (Decca), Perrahia/Davis (Sony), or Curzon/Fjeldstad (Decca).
Andsnes reveals in the Grieg a performance much like the one he recorded for Virgin some years ago, more lyrical than showy. This is fine, but it tends to make the Grieg a little less incisive, a little less bravura, a little less a grand statement than the recordings mentioned above. ...
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