Cerebral Performances
Liszt-Wagner piano paraphrases -
heard by HOWARD SMITH'Fisch performs these transcriptions with striking clarity and communicative sensitivity.'
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Fisch's consummate keyboard mastery with 'sotto voce' operatic dynamics distinguishes his performances of these contrasted music theatre items; from operas preceding Wagner's monumental 'Ring des Nibelungen'.
Thus Melba Records (sans voices) present 7 tracks (Nos 1-7) from the Liszt / Wagner opera paraphrases and three short romantic songs (8-10).
A multi gifted Israeli conductor / pianist, Fisch is in demand across Middle Europe, in Great Britain, within coast to coast North America and among musicians and audiences of Australia. Moreover he is currently Principal Guest Conductor of Seattle Opera...
Copyright © 13 October 2012
Howard Smith, Masterton, New Zealand
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