[pianotech] Favorite Piano Recordings

[Paul T Williams]

I also like Van Cliburn's "My Favorite Chopin" from RCA Victor...from 
1972.  Also Artur Rubenstein's recording of the Grieg's Piano concerto in 
A-minor (don't remember the publisher.  He noted that he thought it to be 
"the most perfect recording he ever did".  I was blessed to see him in 
person in Portland, OR when I was only 13...he was 84 and blew me away!  I 
immediately started practicing lots after that!  I wonder who prepped that 
piano?  That would have been in 1974 +/-

Paul




From:
"William Truitt" <surfdog at metrocast.net>
To:
<pianotech at ptg.org>
Date:
07/21/2009 03:51 PM
Subject:
Re: [pianotech] Favorite Piano Recordings



Hi Rob:
 
Since I believe the intent of the those recommending that you listen to 
piano recordings is to get you to listen to the VOICE of the piano as part 
of the fabric of MUSIC, I will offer some recommendations.
 
Because  we live in the land of Steinway, I will offer you the following 
recording as an example of an exceptionally well voiced Steinway.   Listen 
to “The Magic of Satie”, by Jean-Yves Thibaudet (Decca 289 470 290-2).. 
The piano absolutely drips with color and texture, with a sound like 
burnished gold.  I believe the piano was voiced by Ulrich Gerhard, the 
great London Steinway technician.   This instrument definitely falls into 
the “piano to die for” category.
 
Also, “Credo”, by Helene Grimaud; “Bach Partitas Nos. 1, 3, & 6” by 
Richarde Goode; and “Shubert Piano Sonatas D.958, 959, 960” by Murray 
Perahia. 
 
And just about anything by Arthur Rubenstein.
 
Why Joni Mitchell, David?  I’ve been told she only plays the black keys!  
J
 
Will Truitt
 
 
 
 
 
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On 
Behalf Of David Andersen
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 1:25 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Favorite Piano Recordings
 
Off the top of my head:
Lang Lang at Tanglewood on Telarc Records
Horowitz in Moscow
anything by Telarc is generally exceptionally good,
            both performance prep and recording
Martha Argerich solo recordings
Arthur Rubinstein solo recordings
Glenn Gould solo recordings
Garrick Ohlsson solo recordings
Josef Hoffman (remastered)
Michelangelli in the '50's
Joni Mitchell records
 
DA
 
 
 
On Jul 21, 2009, at 9:47 AM, Gene Nelson wrote:


http://www.cdbaby.com/Search/c2FsbHkgY2hyaXN0aWFu/0
 
Rob,
Use the above link - I would start with the Ravel CD.
These are the finest piano recordings that I have ever heard.
Custom piano work by Peter Clark RPT CTE and the recording engineer as 
well - Sally Christian is the artist.
Peter is one of the finest voicers that I know.
Gene
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Rob Mitchell
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 8:52 AM
Subject: [pianotech] Favorite Piano Recordings
 
I had the opportunity to take some voicing classes at last week's 
convention (all were excellent).  One of the many messages coming out of 
these was the need to do a fair bit of time just listening to piano 
performances.  I know that a recording can never match a live performance 
(and I plan to attend more recitals) but I've also realized that my 
personal recording library is seriously lacking.
 
But, where to start?  There are easily thousands (millions?) of piano 
recordings out there.  So, I thought I'd come back to this group and ask: 
What are your favorite piano recordings?  Who is your favorite pianist? Is 
there a specific recording that, "no library is complete without it"?  All 
inputs are appreciated.
 
The convention was AWESOME!
 
 
 
Rob Mitchell
 
Mitchell Piano Service
(415) 994-1030
www.mitchellpianoservice.com
 
 


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