Many of Fiorentino's recordings from the 1960s were released under various pseudonyms by his producer, who also created fake recordings under Fiorentino's name after his death.
Recording & Production
The complete late recordings of Fiorentino, including a complete CD program released for the first time, are presented in this anthology.
Performer Biography
Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, a renowned Italian pianist, called Fiorentino "il solo altro pianista" (the only other pianist).
Recording & Production
Some of Fiorentino's early recordings for the 'Concert Artist' label were lost due to the company's financial collapse and a fire at the Orlake factory.
Interpretation
Fiorentino admired Sergei Rachmaninoff's playing for its elegance and sobriety, qualities that also characterized his own expressive and unsentimental style.
Performer Biography
Sergio Fiorentino, a pianist of "towering musical greatness," was hardly known during his lifetime, becoming a legend only after his death.
Performer Biography
Fiorentino was severely injured in a plane accident in 1954 during a South American tour, which prevented him from playing for four years.
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