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Posted on July 27, 2015 at 07:46:12
layman
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 ...of the passing of pianist Ivan Moravec (1930-2015) today.

 

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Moravec was a consummate artist..., posted on July 27, 2015 at 08:31:19
krisjan
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 ...who had a limited recorded repertoire by choice. At one time he acknowledged that he privately played most of the piano literature but only felt ready to record a limited amount. Would that more contemporary pianists be as selective in their recordings. What Moravec DID choose to record was superb. RIP Ivan.

 

A fine artist, posted on July 27, 2015 at 08:45:09
TGR
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 I have a number of his Chopin recordings, and just recently picked up a new one. Need to give it a spin.

 

Awwwww. An admirable person and a great artist. (YT), posted on July 27, 2015 at 10:34:58
John Marks
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 His 1963 Vanguard Brahms Op. 118 No. 2 is one of the most priceless recordings of anything ever made.







Live, September 2011.

R.I.P.

JM



 

RE: Moravec was a consummate artist..., posted on July 27, 2015 at 10:52:51
ahendler
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 Very sad. Next to Richter he was my favorite Artist. Few recordings but if you see one grab it up. His Beethoven and Chopin are superb
Alan

 

RIP Moravec, posted on July 27, 2015 at 11:01:43
Amphissa
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Not especially prolific in studio or on stage, but certainly one of the masters at what he dud play and record.


"Life without music is a mistake" (Nietzsche)

 

Truly sad., posted on July 27, 2015 at 11:20:28
jimbill
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 Great pianist.

Wish he had made more recordings.

 

Oops - I apologize - I didn't see your post! [nt], posted on July 27, 2015 at 12:46:38
Chris from Lafayette
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RE: Sad to learn, posted on July 27, 2015 at 18:28:43
fantja
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Location: Alabama
Joined: September 11, 2010
 R.I.P.

 

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