In Reply to: Wow, thanks! I imprinted on the Horowitz/Ormandy and still think he finds the heart of the piece, warts and posted by jdaniel@jps.net on May 10, 2017 at 20:02:10:
I was supposed to have a two-piano rehearsal with him (Grieg Concerto) in preparation for a Peninsula Symphony performance he was doing. Unfortunately, even though I left early from work (i.e., from my job in the REAL WORLD!), I got caught in commute traffic and arrived there too late. I was of course VERY apologetic, but he was gracious about it. In fact he was a very nice guy - I had a good impression of him. I don't think I've heard his recording of the Rachmaninoff Third, but I have one of his recordings (solo Spanish/Latin music) which I think is particularly good:
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