Leo Sirota plays Réminiscences de Don Juan (1/2)

[Scalatti]

This is phenomenal!  When was it recorded?

[truecrypt]

I don't recall exact info, but it should be mid-late 50s.

[Scalatti]

Many thanks. I'd give up my right arm to hear Josef Hofmann play it. Any recordings of his of this piece that you know?

[truecrypt]

Keep your R.H.! ;)

I don't recall such recording... but you can check out Grigory Ginzburg performance.

[Scalatti]

Ok, will keep it (-: Will check out Ginzburg's account soon. Meanwhile, I've uploaded Barere's Don Juan as well.

[predoje]

@truecrypt How about Horowitz?

[truecrypt]

@predoje

What exactly? 

[predoje]

@truecrypt I watched documentary about Horowitz where he says that he played this at conservatory, "all jury stand on their feet and applause" - after Horo finished. I cant find that recording... or there isnt recording at all...?

[truecrypt]

@predoje

I can't recall such recording...

[absolutecontemporary]

I just starte reading a book that partly talks about him, written in Japanese by his life time student. I am so glad that you posted this clip. Thank you!

[dawnchilday]

What is the name of this book and who is the author? I would love to read it!

[veseli601]

Great performance!

[pjioayncoe]

Is it this piece that caused Scriabin to damage his right hand and made him compose pieces for the left hand only?

[boxers7x5]

@pjioayncoe

That's the one!

[jero13595]

Never heard of this amazing pianist! Can someone tell me more about Sirota?

[truecrypt]

Not too much info on this musician!

Check wikipedia - at least something...

[itoshudream]

what a dramatic scene and a big but beautiful tone Sirota had! wonderful play!

[ChrisWatch]

Mozart and liszt?

[go9zu]

Awesome!My piano teacher comes from Japan and she told me that Leo Sirota teached in Japan.

[truecrypt]

It's correct! This recording was made in Tokyo.

[sabibu]

good musician! never heard of him. thanks for posting.

[pianopera]

Thanks for posting, this is very interesting playing.