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Jorge Bolet & Emil Gilels
​ On 6 March 1983, Gilels performed in London's Royal Festival Hall: Brahms   Variations on a Theme by Paganini Opus 35 (Book 1); Fantasias Opus 116Schumann   4 Klavierstücke Opus 32; Symphonic Studies Opus 13 Jorge was in London to record Liszt's Années de pèlerinage: Suisse  S160 during 8-11 March 1983 in Kingsway Hall, which would constitute volume 5 of his Liszt series for Decca. Peter Wadland, JB's producer for DECCA, remembers Bolet & Russian pianist Emil Gilels (1916
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Alfred Brendel (1931-2025)
The great Austrian pianist, Alfred Brendel died at his home in Hampstead, north London on 17 June 2025. I was privileged to hear him many...
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A few Times reviews from London
I've taken advantage over the weekend of 15/16 March when The Times removed its paywall for its archive. Here are a few choice reviews...
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Mar 1610 min read
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Jorge Bolet recalled in 1981
Jorge Bolet recalled by a Spanish friend from a meeting in 1981; I believe the friend to be Ramón Rodamiláns Vellido (Spanish, with...
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Sep 20, 20241 min read
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