The focus on shorter compositions in Lipatti's Abbey Road sessions was partly due to post-War austerity measures and the commercial viability of single-disc offerings.
Recording & Production
The previously unissued recordings with cellist Antonio Janigro were not released by producer Walter Legge, possibly because he "didn't like the cello."
Album & Artwork
This album includes five previously unpublished tracks featuring pianist Dinu Lipatti and cellist Antonio Janigro, a cellist with whom Lipatti toured Switzerland.
Recording & Production
All published titles on this album were recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, with concertos in Studio 1 and solo items in Studio 3.
Composer Biography
Dinu Lipatti, the pianist on this album, died at the age of 33 in 1950, just a few years after these recordings were made.
Critical Reception
Dinu Lipatti's Columbia recordings achieved legendary status and were critically acclaimed best-sellers even before his death.
Recording & Production
Dinu Lipatti's first recording session in July 1946 resulted in no usable discs because the masters warped en route to London.
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