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Stravinsky: Three mouvements from Petrushka; Prokofiev: Piano Sonata 7; Webern: Piano Variations; Boulez: Piano Sonata 2
First, I have to admit that I know very little about music -- I know something about its history, and I like it -- but an intellectual grasp of even simple forms is really beyond my power to articulate.
SL
4 July 2010
Why was there never a Sequel to Pollini's Greatest Record?
Pollini's DG debut in 1971 made a sensation.
PJ
1 December 2008
The Boulez is the main attraction!
Other reviewers have praised the performance of the Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and to a lesser extent, the Webern.
XZ
2 June 2007
What to make of Boulez's 2nd sonata?
Here is Pollini, the phenomenally gifted pianist in the music of four 20th-century greats.
AT
10 May 2006
One of the most electrifying discs of 20th century piano music
This disc, while not for the faint of heart or the hesitant in the world of 20th century music, will reward the listener almost instantly with its visceral excitment and raw energy.
MI
12 December 2005
Boulez
The Boulez sonata is beautiful and fascinating.
ST
9 December 2005
Magnificent virtuosity of four major works from the 20th century
What an interesting disk!
QA
21 June 2005
Top notch across the board
Nothing I say will convince anyone not already sold on this CD by the 23 other reviews.
OG
8 March 2005
One Way into Modern Classical Music
This CD provides many pleasures.
Stravinsky: Three mouvements from Petrushka; Prokofiev: Piano Sonata 7; Webern: Piano Variations; Boulez: Piano Sonata 2 Review
Reviews (10)
Five Stars
Excelent, Pollini is a marvelous pianist..
a simply remarkable recording
First, I have to admit that I know very little about music -- I know something about its history, and I like it -- but an intellectual grasp of even simple forms is really beyond my power to articulate.
Why was there never a Sequel to Pollini's Greatest Record?
Pollini's DG debut in 1971 made a sensation.
The Boulez is the main attraction!
Other reviewers have praised the performance of the Stravinsky, Prokofiev, and to a lesser extent, the Webern.
What to make of Boulez's 2nd sonata?
Here is Pollini, the phenomenally gifted pianist in the music of four 20th-century greats.
One of the most electrifying discs of 20th century piano music
This disc, while not for the faint of heart or the hesitant in the world of 20th century music, will reward the listener almost instantly with its visceral excitment and raw energy.
Boulez
The Boulez sonata is beautiful and fascinating.
Magnificent virtuosity of four major works from the 20th century
What an interesting disk!
Top notch across the board
Nothing I say will convince anyone not already sold on this CD by the 23 other reviews.
One Way into Modern Classical Music
This CD provides many pleasures.