Search - Johannes Brahms, Cesar Franck, Mindru Katz :: A Legendary Collaboration/Brahms: Sonata in Dm No3, Op108; Franck: Sonata for violin in A

Probably One of the 50 Greatest Recordings

BLee | HK | 01/21/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In case you know little about Katz: he is a pianist who "compels attention", who is "technically brilliant and full of poetry". A child prodigy admired even by Enescu and his piano teacher also taught Lipatti.Katz and Szeryng are " ultimate Appolonian musicians; beauty of tone, immaculate phrasing, and careful obedience to the composer's indications took precedence over...flamboyant... and inflated egos."I recommend this record for it's unsurpassed music plus poetry, from either or both instruments. Moreover, the record itself, in the conveyance of poetry and music of the highest order is as good as any modern recording. Not only is the recorded sound much much better than Thibaud/Cortot, in many a way, their playing is more overwhelming and certainly commands more attention! This definitely deserves 2 stars more than any collaboration between Szeryng/Rubinstein. Definitely one of the greatest and rarest heritage of human culture."

Fantastic balance and Superb sound of both, piano & violin

Jael Bachmann | Denmark | 05/07/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It is a powerful and wonderful performance."