This album is part of a series of 'rediscovered' recordings from the Nimbus archive, unearthed during the 2020 COVID shutdowns.
Critical Reception
The Daily Telegraph described Cherkassky as "the last of the great individualists among the pianist fraternity" whose style was "out of kilter with our era of po-faced accent on authenticity."
Performer Biography
Shura Cherkassky, the pianist on this album, was introduced to Nimbus by Wilfred Stiff, a director of the London agent Ibbs & Tillett.
Recording & Production
Cherkassky recorded in the grand Victorian reception room at Wyastone Leys, Nimbus's Welsh headquarters, which he found inspiring.
Interpretation
Shura Cherkassky had a unique recording process, often starting with a very slow warm-up of the piece to choreograph his movements.
Recording & Production
The 'rediscovered' recordings include over fifty projects that, for various reasons, were never previously released.
Performer Biography
Cherkassky was considered one of the 'great' pianists of his generation, though his popularity had waned before his Nimbus recordings.
