The Daily Telegraph in 1999 described Shura Cherkassky as "the last of the great individualists" among pianists, whose style was sometimes seen as out of step with an era focused on authenticity.
Performer Biography
Shura Cherkassky was considered one of the 'great' generation of pianists, whose popularity had waned after a long career but received a boost from Nimbus.
Interpretation
Shura Cherkassky had a unique warm-up routine, playing the piece he was about to record at a quarter speed or slower to choreograph his movements for accuracy.
Recording & Production
A five-year investigation initiated by a casual inquiry during the COVID shutdowns revealed over fifty unissued recording projects in the Nimbus archive.
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
The recording studio for this album was a grand Victorian reception room at Wyastone Leys, which Shura Cherkassky loved for its inspiring atmosphere and views.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a series of "Rediscovered Recordings" from the Nimbus archive, found during the 2020 COVID shutdowns.
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