{"product_id":"poets-of-the-piano","title":"Poets of the Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn edition combining the art of two pianistic giants of the modern era, the much-admired, endlessly versatile \u003cstrong\u003eAndré Previn\u003c\/strong\u003e and the world-renowned Italian master \u003cstrong\u003eArturo Benedetti Michelangeli\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross three marvelous solo piano albums and his first recording of George Gershwin's immortal ‘\u003cem\u003eRhapsody in Blue\u003c\/em\u003e’, Previn displays a unique affinity with the Great American Songbook. These recordings were originally made for Lester Koenig's Contemporary label more than six decades ago, when they were received with enthusiasm. The passage of time only serves to further illuminate Previn's remarkable insight and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne cannot help but be moved by his interpretations of the work of the songwriters Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, and Jerome Kern; in whose output he finds lyricism, color, and swing. These recordings are a dream; up there with the best work of Previn's entire career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArturo Benedetti Michelangeli\u003c\/strong\u003e is regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. A musical aristocrat in a class of his own. A perfectionist. The pearl-like precision of his playing caught the ear of many in the jazz fraternity, including Bill Evans who was an ardent admirer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMichelangeli's Debussy is incomparable. At Abbey Road he made Ravel's Piano Concerto his own and the live recordings made in London, Turin, and Prague before spellbound audiences are the stuff of legend; extraordinary depth of feeling, a magical world of sensuality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"El records","offers":[{"title":"CDx3","offer_id":50531258237259,"sku":"2219423","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2024-08-30_at_14.35.50_5aa67e43_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1728101759","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/poets-of-the-piano","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}