The Russian Piano Tradition: Grigory Ginzburg: His Early Recordings, Vol. 2 (1948-1953)

Featuring

Grigory Ginzburg
Johann Sebastian Bach
Carl Maria von Weber
Robert Schumann
Frédéric Chopin
Johann Strauss II (Jr.)

Alfred Grünfeld

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Interpretation

Grigory Ginzburg's Chopin interpretations are described as 'strikingly individual,' contrasting with the more 'straight' approach of his contemporary Lev Oborin.

Recording & Production

This album, Volume 2 of Grigory Ginzburg's early recordings, is sourced from 78-rpm discs and an early LP, with a focus on Chopin.

Performer Biography

In 1927, Grigory Ginzburg represented the USSR at the inaugural Warsaw Chopin International Competition, where he placed fourth, while his friend Lev Oborin won first prize.

Performer Biography

During his upbringing in the Goldenweiser household, Grigory Ginzburg met notable musicians such as Felix Blumenfeld, Konstantin Igumnov, Nikolai Medtner, Sergei Rachmaninov, and Alexander Scriabin.

Performer Biography

Grigory Ginzburg made his concert debut as a student with Liszt's E flat Piano Concerto, accompanied by the newly formed, conductor-less Persimfans Orchestra.

Performer Biography

Alexander Goldenweiser, a dominant figure in Russian/Soviet piano tuition, became Grigory Ginzburg's surrogate father after Ginzburg's father died suddenly.

Performer Biography

Grigory Ginzburg, the pianist on this album, began his piano studies in Nizhny Novgorod and was brought to Moscow at age six to study with the celebrated pedagogue Alexander Goldenweiser.