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theodore

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Schubert Impromptu Opus 90 # 3

on: January 05, 2013, 01:01:10 AM

SCHUBERT: Impromptu opus 90 # 3 as played by three of my favorite pianists: Which is your favorite ??

Wilhelm Kempff:

Alfred Brendel:

Vladimir Horowitz:

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zezhyrule

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Re: Schubert Impromptu Opus 90 # 3

Reply #1 on: January 05, 2013, 01:19:07 AM

I like Schiff and Zimerman

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Re: Schubert Impromptu Opus 90 # 3

Reply #2 on: March 16, 2013, 04:57:29 AM

I love to listen to Validimir Horowitz's interpretation of Opus 90 #3..my favorite hands down.

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Re: Schubert Impromptu Opus 90 # 3

Reply #3 on: March 20, 2013, 09:49:03 AM

.I like Zimmerman the best.

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Re: Schubert Impromptu Opus 90 # 3

Reply #4 on: March 20, 2013, 12:20:31 PM

Maria João Pires and Radu Lupu.

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wnlqxod

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Re: Schubert Impromptu Opus 90 # 3

Reply #5 on: March 21, 2013, 11:51:50 AM

Actually, Brendel and Zimmerman.

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pianist1976

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Re: Schubert Impromptu Opus 90 # 3

Reply #6 on: March 21, 2013, 12:26:13 PM

This Brendel's recording of this impromptu doesn't make any justice to his playing. Maybe it's due to the mic placement but I can't understand how an outstanding artist like Brendel plays so loud the accompaniment. His recordings on disc are way better with a beautiful singing tone that is a little lost on that video.

Why choosing only one of the three? I love the three renditions, they are played by some of my very favorite pianists! Every of them gives a different but beautiful view of that marvelous work.

(Zimerman is not on my list, tastes are tastes...).

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