Clifford Curzon Edition: complete Decca recordings
Clifford Curzon (piano); conductors including George Szell, Georg Solti, Istvan Kertesz and Benjamin Britten
Decca 4784389 (23 CDs plus DVD)
An essential tribute to one of the finest artists of the last century, Decca's modestly-priced set finds benchmark performances of some of the key works in the repertory in mostly superb sound. Mozart concertos with Britten and quartets with members of the Amadeus Quartet; Schubert sonatas and the 'Trout' Quintet; Beethoven with Knappertsbusch; it is folly to continue listing the treasures herein.
With many rarities and previously unissued recordings and interviews, and a DVD of recitals filmed for BBC TV, this is urgently recommended.
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