Transcendental Etudes

MusicWeb International [Recording of the Month]

Extraordinary pianism that strikes a perfect balance between impetuosity and insight; bar-raising sonics, too.

Dan Morgan - Source

HRAudio.Net 5 out of 5

“With this album, Kirill Gerstein confirms his prominence as a pianist, giving ample proof of his supreme musical insight in what may be called Liszt’s life. Indeed, these transcendental studies cover a major part of his creative life.

In the liner notes Gerstein explains how he understands and visions the score, thereby giving clues to his interpreting the 12 different parts. I encourage everyone to read them for a better understanding of his approach.

For me, it takes a truly great pianist, like Kirill Gerstein, to not only being able to technically highlight the material, but also to reveal the emotional depths and the transcendental nature of these Etudes.

Together with the spotless recording of Myrios Classics, guided by the uncompromising ears of Stephan Cahen, this performance has become a memorable reading indeed!

Performance and Multichannel Sonics: 5 of 5 Stars Rating.”

Adrian Quanjer of HRAudio.Net - Source