[Euroarts 3078048] CLASSIC ARCHIVE: Alexis Weissenberg

Alexis Weissenberg, piano Lovingly restored, using the finest state-of-the-art technology, Medici Arts new series „Classic Archive features great performances by legendary artists, offering a unique glimpse into our classical musical heritage at an affordable mid-range price. Alexis Weissenbergs spectacular technique and individual style have made a lasting impression on the art of twentieth-century piano- playing. Some of his recordings of the Russian repertoire especially have set a benchmark and are often cited as top recommendations in this field. On stage he has a commanding presence, although he never uses theatrical or other non-musical gestures to deliver his message. Born in 1929 in Bulgaria, Alexis Weissenberg studied there and in Jerusalem before going on to study in New York. These recordings, made in the 1960s and sourced from various broadcast archives, span the repertoire from Bach through Brahms and Chopin to Prokofiev, Stravinsky, Rachmaninov and Scriabin. The Petrushka Suite included