mf@cornell.UUCP (05/17/84)
I have recently joined the Musical Heritage Society and noted, in their
catalogue, the integral recording of the Mozart Piano Sonatas by A. Balsam.
I have not heard him--either live or recorded--and would appreciate any
reviews (by mail, please) on this interpretation. The best recordings I know
of selected sonatas are by Edwin Fischer, Landowska and Gieseking (the latter
may have recorded them all if I'm correct).
As to Haydn--I have Gould's wonderful interpretation of the 6 last
sonatas, Landowska's exciting performance of #34, 35, 37, 40 and 49 on
piano and harpsichord, and Brendel's, of Hob XVI:20 and 49, which I find
shallow and unpleasant. I have heard Bilson live on fortepiano and have
no intention of acquiring his recordings. Any recommendations out there? (mail
please). Thank you.
--Michel ARPA: mf@cornell
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