Benno Moiseiwitsch plays Schumann Fantasiestücke Op. 12

[@francisschwartz1641]

What a master. Moiseivitsch is one the great pianists of the 20th Century. His Schumann is superb.

[@urherman1]

One of the greatest recorded performances of the marvelous Schumann opus 12.by the magnificent Moiseiwitsch.--. Incomparable !!! His singing tone and poetry are throughout

[@chrisedmunds9272]

A true artiwt Fell in love with his playing since i was in junior high. i am 80 yrs. old. this is exemplary of what a fine musician is. No one comes near him

[@michieldpiano]

The only one. Nec plus ultra. The depth, intensity, warmth, humor and delicacy.

[@JamesVaughan]

Simply wonderful...I have never heard a more exquisite Des Abends....

[@astrasfo]

Astoundingly beautiful. What an extraordinary musician he was.

[@haotianyu6368]

Great lyricism. He gives the pieces a very nocturnal quality, full of mystique.

[@allegrissimo]

Great poetry, this is Schumann to the fullest!

[@TiticatFollies]

This is divine. It's transporting. This is my first time hearing him. I have much to look forward to.

[@PinucciaGiarmana]

È semplicemente meraviglioso!

[@luizfernandg]

I'm working on these pieces at the moment, so I've been listening to many recordings of them, old and new... And it is a shame to realize how the art of piano playing went down in the past fifty years...If one listen to this and afterwards to the recording of Martha Argerich, considered to be "fantastic" by so many people (and I like her playing a lot), one realizes that she tries hard, and does what she can, but that is not even half what this man acomplishes here! His In der Nacht is just something else! hers may be fast, passionate, etc... but... plain! His, on the contrary, is true Schumann's poetry! Fantastic!!!

[@meredith218461]

Moiseiwitsch along with the likes of Rachmaninov, Horowitz, Cortot and Freidman represented the so called ''Golden Age''of virtuoso pianists. I agree with you up to a point, however there are some outstanding young pianists today with many being female, I suggest you listen to Dinara Klinton and Zlata Chocheiva if you have'nt already. The latters recording of the Chopin Etudes is truly fabulous.

[@PeterLunowPL]

try the Arthur Rubinstein version here on youtue . its live from 1961 and in my opinion one of the truly great interpretations ever recorded. kind regards,Peter

[@GlynGlynn]

I agree with you entirely! Take the best century of great pianism I would suggest 1830 to 1930, give or take a few exceptions like Rach. & Horowitz.

[@TiticatFollies]

I just came from listening to Argerich's rendition. (Oy) Thank you for this beautiful poetry. It makes so much sense!

[@mammonak]

Argerich mostly plays this set as 'perpetuum mobile'. Moiseiwitsch, on the contrary, delivered a masterpiece.

[@charlestimbrell1728]

A fabulous musician---what colors, nuances, and virtuosity. Luiz g is exactly right in his comments1

[@portfolioful]

Wonderful recording! Benno Moiseevitch is Benno Moiseevitch!!!

[@fflambeauutube]

I have been listening to many versions of this here and rate this and the versions by Cortot and Bachaus as the three best.

[@msotil]

Moiseiwitsch was one of Rachmaninoff's (two) pianists he most admired. The other being Hoffman.

[@Viktorvelat95]

Add Horowitz and Art Tatum

[@mankiperukangas7785]

He is the Schumann player par excellence. In his hands this ceases to be mere romantic programme music.

[@fredwanger9337]

That sums it up well-the fantasy and the quixote nature are in full flower.

[@elmiramuradova561]

So Great!

[@arphano51]

Belle interprétation

[@snaaptaker]

FANTAS-tic!!

[@holden4th]

This is great but my all time favourite performance mentioned previously is Rubinstein from 1961. I also like the Cortot.

[@punkpoetry]

Cortot recorded the entirety of the cycle?

[@charlottewhyte9804]

best version yet,yea

[@BWV846]

Des Abends.......................

[@jerimiahotto3993]

Argerich was born with very elastic rhythm as well.

[@charlottewhyte9804]

this beats Noveas,yea

[@sdgyi2337]

와

[@andantino5558]

14:25

[@gerdlindlar1980]

fülle des wohllauts!