Benno Moiseiwitsch in recital: two encores (unpublished 1961 performances)

[@michelangelomulieri5134]

I've always put his pianism in parallel with the one of Sergio Fiorentino. They've an almost unequalled sense of refinement along with a deep awareness of the composer's intentions. Moiseiwitsch is in my personal top 10 ever!

[@christopherczajasager9030]

What a poet...and consummate pianist.a joy to hear on the first cold day.

[@mariaelenahartung]

Exactly!!!

[@paulmetdebbie447]

Oh, the octave added at 4:00 is brilliant! Sounds very natural. I like these improvs the old masters permitted themselves immensely, it really shows their innate musicality. Thanks so much for uploading.

[@jeffingber1173]

The summa of Golden Age pianism. What more can be said? Refinement, virtuosity, and a 'singing tone' which is breathtaking.

[@mariaelenahartung]

Just an incredible pianist. I had the great fortune of having heard him live at the RFH. 62 or 63. One of his last recitals, I should think.

[@ThePianoFiles]

WOW, how lucky you are to have heard him. Yes, he died in 1963 so that would be one of the last recitals you heard...

[@nickboldewskul2136]

Enchanting! I'm staying tuned with bated breath.

[@rabbiavrumfriedmann4366]

BRAVO!!! to the pianit and the uploader

[@fredwanger9337]

Thanks, Mark for this gift😘

[@johnschlesinger2009]

Wonderful. His sound is so transparent, his facility so effortless, and his sheer musicality shines through in every performance. No distortions, no irritating "personal touches" - just the music. And every performance of his that I have heard has these characteristics.

[@driemaaldrommels]

As always...great upload!

[@bohemela8478]

Thank you it's awesome.

[@curaticac5391]

The man was 71; quite impressive! His dexterity was less taxed in the Minute Waltz, as much as I can tell as a profane listener. As a matter of fact if I had heard the piece without knowing the interpret, I would have guessed that it was Lipatti.

[@ThePianoFiles]

He makes a few personal touches that are not Lipatti-like but his clarity and precision are amazing. I was quite startled that the Moszkowski that he played was so sloppy because this one is so precise ... believe me, it wouldn't be doing his memory a favour... but this one certainly does!

[@RabidCh]

Thank you.

[@cbooth2004]

Wonderful. I have not heard these before. Thank you.

[@muhchung]

Wowowow!!!! Thanks a million!!!!

[@pianomaly9]

BM Mondays are always a treat, no less this one. What you say about his playing of La Jongleuse........I had a real-life letdown when after hearing Charles Rosen conclude a recital with a wonderful Davidsbundlertanze, he encored with a casual, disinterested Chopin C# minor Waltz.

[@duckie7044]

I don't know but this masterpiece should be shared with my dear friend Zak. Hope he likes it ♥️

[@nickmarshall5302]

Heard him live first as teenager in Adelaide, South Australia, and was in awe... But truly, this encore of a Czerny study played at top speed with brittle intensity was a disgrace to Chopin!

[@ThePianoFiles]

I hear nothing brittle or top-speed with that Chopin at all... there's loads more nuancing and tempo adjustments than one tends to hear in this work today - 3:07-3:10, for example, and the ending.

[@nickmarshall5302]

Fair comment! Probably my pianistic attitude has changed with the times (yes, I can play it and others as in F minor Ballade)

[@nickmarshall5302]

And the ending ain’t Chopin urtext.

[@ThePianoFiles]

@@nickmarshall5302 The sure isn't Urtext - and that's fine by me... Chopin and those of his generation were not Urtext-focused. It's a matter of taste and aptitude - how to add a touch of individuality without losing the spirit.

[@frankromano9064]

@@nickmarshall5302 OMG NOT urtext...for shame.