Remembering two remarkable pianists
Jun 11, 2020
1 minute
Moura Lympany’s set includes remastered wartime recordings
The pianist Peter Serkin died in February knowing that an extensive box set of his recordings was in the works; he was to pen a short essay() is somewhat emotionally charged, and it is extensive; across 35 discs listeners can get to know the remarkable artist, whose forensic, yet free-flowing pianism won him many fans. Serkin’s love of all eras of music is well documented, with performances ranging from Bach and Beethoven to Messiaen and Takemitsu.
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