
Jorge Bolet: The Berlin Radio Recordings, Vol. III
1/11/2019, 38 Tracks, 3:44:20

Jorge Bolet gave the final recital of his 63-year concert career in Berlin in 1989, just months before the fall of the Berlin Wall.
This album is the third and final volume of Jorge Bolet's recordings made in (West) Berlin between 1961 and 1974, focusing on recordings from Sender Freies Berlin.
Jorge Bolet, the pianist on this album, defined a musician as someone with an open mind about all aspects of music, willing to study and consider all approaches.
Bolet's determination to explore repertoire beyond traditional concert programs and his unprejudiced attitude towards diverse styles, including contemporary music, were notable.
Bolet's artistry combined the romantic piano traditions of the 19th century with a more objective, post-World War I interpretational approach.
Jorge Bolet was a serious virtuoso who prioritized elucidating the compositional architecture of the music.