Remembering two remarkable pianists
Moura Lympany’s set includes remastered wartime recordings
The pianist Peter Serkin died in February knowing that an extensive box set of his recordings was in the works; he was to pen a short essay() is somewhat emotionally charged, and it is extensive; across 35 discs listeners can get to know the remarkable artist, whose forensic, yet free-flowing pianism won him many fans. Serkin’s love of all eras of music is well documented, with performances ranging from Bach and Beethoven to Messiaen and Takemitsu.
