Fiorentino, despite being extremely true to the text, sometimes added bass notes in works like Schumann's Fantasy, believing it was normal to make slight changes.
Performer Biography
Sergio Fiorentino, a pianist, was largely unknown during his lifetime, becoming a legend only after his death, despite his towering musical greatness.
Performer Biography
Fiorentino's producer, William H. Barrington-Coupe, released many of his recordings under various pseudonyms and even fakes under Fiorentino's name after his death.
Performer Biography
Fiorentino was severely injured in a plane accident in 1954 during a South American tour, which interrupted his career for four years.
Recording & Production
Many of Fiorentino's early master tapes for the 'Concert Artist' label are untraceable and considered lost, including a bulk of his solo piano recordings.
Performer Biography
Fiorentino was admired by other pianists, with Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli calling him 'il solo altro pianista' ('the only other pianist') and Vladimir Horowitz being taken by his playing.
