Liszt -- Sonata in B Minor -- Alfred Brendel -- 1985 Japan

Of the several recordings of the Liszt sonata in B Minor by Alfred Brendel, most were studio recordings. However, live recordings are available which include his 1981 Carnegie Hall recital and this 1985 all Liszt recital video from Japan. He performs the Liszt sonata with fire and bravura and perhaps the audience helps to bring out a truly great performance.
This is a second revision restored by R. B. Prior.

[@iianneill6013]

I have never heard a performance of this Sonata that shows such a plastic grasp of the structure ... the phrases expand out into immense thoughts ... they acquire a cohesion and intent like tightly-written characters in a drama ... there is never any meaningless keyboard chatter, the drama unfolds with such fiery clarity. This is a great work of art.

[@inazuma3gou]

Wow, Liszt played with such restraint, control, and intelligence!

[@FoggyFidji]

Merci pour ce partage. Une interprétation magistrale d'Alfred Brendel de cette oeuvre gigantesque. Comme le dit Lian Neill, je n'ai pas encore écouté une interprétation qui mette autant en évidence la structure, le lien entre les thèmes. Ils se répondent, s'opposent, ou se retrouvent... On est captivé, on retient son souffle devant une telle richesse. Sublime jusqu'à la dernière note.

[@cameronferguson1154]

absolutely magnificent

[@Rx-mn5fv]

Thank you for this splendid vintage performance by Brendel. His pacing and phrasing were superb. A joy to experience.

[@ssprokofiev]

A very fine performance!

[@coaster1000]

Truly great to hear the Master play this!

[@iraskal1706]

amazing

[@LaurentThomas44]

Bon, ben c'est raté !

[@andreshadow2]

+LaurentThomas44 - il faut écouter la version du québécois André Laplante - Liszt - Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178 (1854) [André Laplante]