Maurizio Pollini
The magnificent Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini handed away on March 24 at age 82.
Pollini was an aristocratic, refined pianist who excelled in taking part in Chopin, Brahms and naturally, Beethoven. But he additionally explored new music all through his profession and was one thing of a political radical. And what a pianist he was. In line with one well-known story about him, after he competed within the closing spherical of the Chopin Competitors in 1960, Arthur Rubenstein, who was judging, turned to the opposite jurors and mentioned, “We would as effectively go house. That boy can play the piano higher than any of us.” Unnecessary to say, Pollini gained.
Pollini Recordings on Classical Archives
There are numerous to savor on Classical Archives if you’re a member. You’ll want to discover his listings HERE.
But when you’ll allow us to make some recommendations, listed below are a few of our favourite recordings to get pleasure from.
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”) with the Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma performed by Massimo Pradella
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Philharmonia Orchestra performed by Paul Kletzki
Chopin Piano Works (chosen)
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 19 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra conduced by Karl Boehm
Maurizio Pollini might have handed on. However his recordings will stay all the time.
