111 The Piano -Legendary Recordings (40CD)

THE SET -40 CDs in original cover sleeves 150 page booklet with a new virtuoso essay by piano critic Jed Distler (attached) Photos of each of the 32 pianists included The very best of Deutsche Grammophon's piano recordings on 40 CDs -The piano repertoire occupies a central position in Deutsche Grammophon's long, distinguished history. Almost from the beginning, the yellow label has been home to established keyboard luminaries and promising newcomers alike. Born between 1895 and 1991, the 32 pianists presented alphabetically in this set, encompass a wide range of performing styles, aesthetic orientations, and composer affinities. From Aimard (The Art of Fugue) to Zimerman (his prize-winning Debussy Preludes on 1 CD for the first time), comprising all the great names Argerich, Barenboim, Michelangeli, Gilels, Haskil, Horowitz, Kempff, Kissin, Pogorelich, Pollini, Richter; and the new names Blechacz, Grimaud, Lang Lang, Trifonov, Yuja Wang, Yundi here is the ideal set to form the cornerstone of a piano collection. With composers ranging from Bach to Boulez, with most of the major Classical and Romantic works included, the set also presents a history of the piano repertoire. Included are a few surprises and rarities: Christoph Eschenbach's scintillating Haydn, Dino Ciani's Weber, Andor Foldes Bartk, Monique Haas's unequalled Ravel.