Peter Serkin: Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op.81

Peter Serkin plays Max Reger: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by J.S. Bach, Op.81
Live in MA, August 21, '97
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Theme, Andante
Variation 1, L'istesso tempo
Variation 2, Sempre espressivo ed assai legato
Variation 3, Grave assai
Variation 4, Vivace
Variation 5, Vivace
Variation 6, Allegro moderato
Variation 7, Adagio
Variation 8, Vivace
Variation 9, Grave e sempre molto espressivo
Variation 10, Poco vivace
Variation 11, Allegro agiato
Variation 12, Andante sostenuto
Variation 13, Vivace
Variation 14, Con moto
Fugue

[@Alkanissimo]

IMHO this is one of the greatest reading of this masterwork. I believe Mo Peter Serkin is the only one that has fully captured and transmitted so clearly the structure of the final fugue. May rest in the glory of God!

[@solomon-milesdonnelly7003]

So sad to hear of his death. Such wonderful playing of a work that is so complex and yet requires such continuity throughout to give it understanding.

[@PeterLunowPL]

I think it must have been an enormous challenge for the son to even consider recording this music that his father was famous for. To speak in terms of better or worse, is something that I find uninteresting, even wrong. Music is not a competition (Bartok said competitions are for horses...). Both Serkins are on the same extremely high level as far as I am concerned.

[@dhollandpiano]

This is an unforgettable performance

[@gregorypalmer5403]

Well said. Both were phenomenal in their own ways.

[@christianvennemann9008]

18:17 is my favorite variation. It's so mysterious. I only wish it weren't so short 😩

So beautiful!! What a loss ! thank you for sharing this with us

[@dickeyjung]

R.I.P.

[@muslit]

Peter Serkin was a great pianist.

[@Joachim-dj2em]

An das L.S. Archive252 herzlichen ❤ Dank für ihre Einspielungen von Reger auch an den Pianisten Peter Serkin viele liebe Grüße aus Schallstadt südlich von Freiburg

[@sergio6357]

R.I.P

[@juliolazarte3123]

Extraordinario artista. Gran músico y brillante pianista .

[@ullrichherz7053]

Fugue: 25:31

[@julius24642]

☝️

[@Filipjazzman]

Glorious interpretation! Much deeper than Schiff’s