Chopin Etude Op 10 N0 5 Black Key Risler Rec 1917

[2ndviolinist]

5+ STARS. Amazing how many great pianists, violinists, and vocalists there were circa 1900 (and, by deduction, the pre-recording eras) and how few there are today. I hear nothing like this on contemporary recordings, though, surprisingly, I do have 2 good friends who play piano in the "old" style. One also plays violin, viola, and cello fabulously. Of course, they have relatively meager careers.

[d60944]

Ah, makes a wonderful partner with the Plante recording of the work!

[hymntonight]

lovely and filled with giggles.

But is this a piano roll?

[Beckmesser2]

No. .It was recorded, as were all of Risler's disks, by Pathe in 1917.

Pathe 9531

[hymntonight]

Great, thanks for the response!

[soami2u]

Lots of Gallic verve! Some changes in what Chopin wrote, most noticeably the ending

[saturncrescent]

Wow, what clarity and character. One of the best interpretations of this piece that I've ever heard. Thanks for this, and everything else you share! 8)