Markus Groh's Liszt?

[minor9th]

Has anyone heard this amazing CD? (SACD, actually) It contains the Sonata in b, Fantasia and Fugue on B-A-C-H, and Totentanz (solo version). He combine staggering technique with great individuality. Couple that with outstanding sonics, and you have quite an enjoyable CD. It's on the Avie label.

[amanfang]

I heard him play the Brahms Concerto No. 1 in concert and thoroughly enjoyed it.

[moi_not_toi]

What's the difference btwn SACD and CD?
I've heard of it, but what is it?

[minor9th]

SACDs (Super Audio Compact Disc) are recorded at a much high sampling rate than normal digital audio (64x higher, I believe.) The resulting sound is much fuller and warmer than standard digital audio when played back on an SACD player. Most SACD recordings, this one included, are dual layer or "hybrid" so they will play on either type of player. Sadly, they seem to be losing favor among the major record companies, which is a true shame in light of the vastly improved sound.

[jre58591]

luckily hyperion, possibly my favorite record company, is starting to do this more and more.

please explain a bit more about markus groh. i dont think ive heard him play anything.

[minor9th]

luckily hyperion, possibly my favorite record company, is starting to do this more and more.

please explain a bit more about markus groh. i dont think ive heard him play anything.

I wasn't familiar with him either--I actually bought this CD just to have the repertoire in SACD sound--what a lucky gamble! Here are a few useful sites:

https://www.markusgroh.com/index_2.htm
https://www.magnatune.com/artists/groh
https://www.highfidelityreview.com/news/news.asp?newsnumber=15263565