Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition, Etc / Horowitz CD

 horowitz mussorgsky
excellent
Submitted by ro.wilhelm (Ann Arbor MI) 
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 Classic Horowitz
For sure, many know Ravel’s orchestration of Mussgorsky’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’, but few will be able to imagine hearing the orchestral version again after listening to Horowitz take command of this piece. The recording is old and absent of the accustomed noise reduction techniques that were employed in later years. But the piano is well recorded and gives a good sense of the size of the hall or studio. This is a very enjoyable recording, especially if you are a fan Horowitz and his powerful style.
Submitted by Tom C (Waterbury CT, USA)
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 Great Album!!!
This is a vital part of any piano fans' collection. I doubt anyone would pay much attention to this CD with the Mussorgksy Pictures (Although this piece is much improved by Horowitz' revision) on the cover, but the real jewels are the filler peices. Absolute brilliance seeps from every performance. Horowitz pushes his resources to the edge sometimes seeming like he is about to fall but always in such control. Amazing!!! Many of the recordings here cannot be found on any other CD and this alone makes this a must have but for the musical concepts and technical pyrotechnics, I would have to say this is one of the greatest CDs I have and I am sure you will agree once your get yours. ABOVE ALL IT IS DIRT CHEAP!!!!
Submitted by asdeamus (Tacoma WA)
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