Emil Von Sauer plays Chopin Impromptu no. 2 opus 36

Chopin's Second Impromptu in F sharp major opus 36
Emil von Sauer (1862-1942), piano
Rec. ca. 1930
In the late 1930s Sauer's fame and career began to wane. His playing had not diminished, but public opinion had turned in favor of the new generation of pianists.
Dinu Lipatti attended one of Sauer's recitals in 1937 and in an essay for Libertatea entitled "Musical Life in Paris" wrote, "[I experienced] a profound joy when I realized that this artist had not deteriorated... How is it possible that Emil Sauer must play in the small Salle Erard, despite his glorious past, when a Brailowsky or Uninsky can pack the Salle Pleyel?"
(Farhan Malik, Marston liner notes)

[@carlovazquez1586]

What an immensely beautiful recording

[@rapsodie1211]

Superbe piano, une vraie référence.

[@arturoapianoman2820]

The noblest Chopin in a True simple traditions:beautifil touch inspired and relaxed!