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 Brahms: Sonata in D minor, Op. 108, Allegro 
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CD 105 Henryk Szeryng, Violin Mindru Katz, Piano Brahms Sonata for piano and violin in D minor, Op. 108 Cesar Franck Sonata for piano and violin in A major
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"It is hard to be objective
about this recording because the intimacy of the playing draws me so deeply
into the music. Szeryng and Katz draw out phrases, filling every segment of
every second with beauty and meaning. Their phrases are astoundingly long
and extraordinarily interesting...It is interesting to compare it with
Szeryng wonderful 1960 recording of the Brahms Sonata with Rubinstein (RCA).
Though I love the RCA recording, I find that Szeryng's recording with Katz
goes even deeper. It is simply unlike anything else. This is a very special
recording." American Record Guide |
 Prokofiev: Concerto No. 1, Allegro-Brioso
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CD 109 Mindru Katz, Piano Sir Adrian Boult conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra in the celebrated concerto recordings, with never-before-issued solo works. PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No. 1, in D-flat major KHACHATURIAN: Piano Concerto in D-flat major
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“I know of no one outside Horowitz who can produce such a thrilling brio.” Gramophone “Disc of The Month—The pianist is not only brilliant but has attained supreme control of the instrument, with a wonderful range of tonal colour.” The Daily Telegraph "This is Prokofiev ! as Horowitz, Lipatti or Hofmann might have executed the D-flat; for besides the clean, technical prowess and bravura, there is poetry and the unabashed love of the piano's colors. For that rare combination of steel and velvet, try Katz's Khachaturian Toccata, a rendition that rivals the Moiseiwitsch for elan and Lisztian brio." Gary Lemco Audaud.com |
Bach: Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue |
CD 112 Mindru Katz , Piano Plays J. S. Bach With Harry Newstone and the Pro Arte Orchestra Bach-Busoni: Organ Chorale-Prelude: Nun Komm' der Heiden Heiland (BWV 659) Chromatic Fantasy & Fugue (BWV 903) Toccata in D major (BWV 912) Italian Concerto (BWV 971) Concerto in F minor (BWV 1056) Concerto in D minor (BWV 1052)
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"...he manages to play with such bold
imagination-in particular, such kaleidoscopic variety of touch-that you are
apt to be spellbound." Fanfare “The Critics’ Choice—From every point of view this performance is way ahead of its rivals. The playing by Katz and the orchestra calls for superlatives. This is piano playing of the highest quality. It compels attention. It manages to be both technically brilliant and full of poetry.” Gramophone |
 Chopin: Etude Op. 10, No. 3 in E Major
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CD 132 Mindru Katz Plays Chopin, Vol. 1 The legendary pianist Mindru Katz in rare and some never-before-published performances of Chopin, including spoken words about Chopin. Program: Sonata in B-flat minor, Op. 35, No. 2 1. Grave, Doppio movimento 2. Scherzo 3. Marche Funébre-Lento 4. Finale-Presto 5. Etude in E Major, Op. 10, No. 3 6. Etude in C-sharp minor, Op. 10, No. 4 7. Etude in A-flat Major, Op. 10, No. 10 8. Etude in A minor, Op. 25, No. 11 9. Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47 10. Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 11. Mindru Katz speaks about dreams, Chopin, and musical revelations. 12. Etude in G-flat Major, Op. 10, No. 5 13. Etude in E-flat minor, Op. 10, No. 6 14. Etude in C minor, Op. 25, No. 12 |
