José Vianna da Motta (1868-1948): Busoni - Elegy no.4

Vianna da Motta was one of Liszt's last pupils, and at the time of his death in 1948 was the last remaining Liszt pupil. He was a Portuguese pianist who, after Liszt died, and after a period associated with von Bulow, joined the circle of pianists centred around Ferrucio Busoni in Berlin.

He was a renowned pianist and teacher in his native Portugal, as well as teaching in Geneva after the first world war, but was essentially little-known outside Portugal due to a lack of an international concerting career and very few recordings being made by him.

His style is noticeably more "modern" than that of the other Liszt pupils. All of his studio recordings come from 1928. This is a recording of a work by Busoni, the Elegy no.4 based on material from his opera, Turandot.

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[Oxenoverborragia]

Vianna da Motta was a Liszt's pupil! In Liszt's oppiion one of his most talented pupils. The fertile way of playing, andtechnics are parented with Arrau in sound and phylosophy.

[ssp312]

I like the incorporation of the Greensleeves theme.

[ritorenello]

well played, never heard of this pianist?

[qtpipi]

Too fast!