Ashkenazy plays Liszt's "Feux follets" (1957)

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The young Ashkenazy possessed a brilliant technique, he also conveyed great musical sensitivity and superb control of sonority. During those early years he was much admired by no less a figure than Richter. These were the days before he became consumed by Orchestral repertoire and conducting which became his second and predominant musical career.

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@@meredith218461 Ashkenazy's first love was always the orchestra. He said in interviews that he preferred to go to orchestral concerts, except for recitals with Gilels or Richter, and always tried to get hold of orchestral scores, which he would then sight read at the piano. This is, perhaps, the origin of his incredible polyphonic sound.

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Amazing!

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Incredible.

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#1

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Don't you just hate people who can play that well?!😕 Only joking,we all love him!😊 Pity he's deprived us of his playing in concerts for such a long time now.For me,he will always remain a pianist first and foremost.🎹☺