Franz Liszt: Works for Piano (2006)

The high concept behind this disc is not to introduce superlative German pianist Markus Groh to an international public, although it does that. Nor is it to present three super virtuoso works by Liszt performed by Groh on an outstanding Steinway and recorded in superb super audio digital sound by Avie, although it does that, too. No, the high concept behind this disc is articulated in the liner notes written by Groh, notes in the form of a letter to the composer, starting with "Most revered Maestro!" and ending "With the ... Read More

The high concept behind this disc is not to introduce superlative German pianist Markus Groh to an international public, although it does that. Nor is it to present three super virtuoso works by Liszt performed by Groh on an outstanding Steinway and recorded in superb super audio digital sound by Avie, although it does that, too. No, the high concept behind this disc is articulated in the liner notes written by Groh, notes in the form of a letter to the composer, starting with "Most revered Maestro!" and ending "With the most respectful greetings, wherever you or your most inspired spirit may be found." Groh's recital is a sort of musical love letter from the performer to the composer, and as such, it is thoroughly convincing. Winner of the 1995 Queen Elisabeth Competition, Groh plainly has the dexterity, the subtlety, the strength, and the stamina to play Liszt's crushingly difficult B minor Sonata, Fantasy and Fugue on B-A-C-H, and Totentanz and play them brilliantly. But above all, it is Groh's love... Read Less