Shura cherkassky^marcel hubert^santa monica symphony orchestra –

Complete 78 rpm recordings, 1923-1950

In his later years, Shura Cherkassky (1909-1995) was regarded as one of the last 'Romantics' - a throwback to the so-called 'golden age' of pianism in the first decades of the 20th century. As a pupil of Josef Hofmann, he had an impeccable pedigree, but we tend to forget his long career meant he was already playing and recording in that 'golden age'. Here then are these early recordings, complete for the first time, starting in the acoustic era with the young prodigy's 1923 Victor discs. Much of the repertoire is unique in his discography, including his only recording of chamber music - the Rachmaninov cello sonata. The Tchaikovsky 2nd Concerto, Cherkassky's earliest concerto recording, has never previously been reissued and reveals the 36-year-old artist at his virtuoso peak.

Country of Pressing	US
Artist	Shura Cherkassky^Marcel Hubert^Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra
Released	2023
Music Genre	Classical
Label	APR RECORDINGS
Condition	New
UPC	5024709173167
SKU	al-5024709173167