Hungarian born Gyorgy Cziffra was one of the most celebrated virtuosos of the post-war decades in Europe, noted for his powers of improvisation as a Liszt pianist. The Grieg Concerto is typical of Cziffra's 'mercurial quality' while the Liszt Concerto and Fantasy on Hungarian Folk Themes are very much in the style with which Liszt 'loved to astonish his adoring audiences'. (Bryce Morrison)

Tracklist:

Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro Molto Moderato
Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 16: II. Adagio
Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op. 16: III. Allegro Moderato Molto E Marcato
Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Flat Major, S124/R455: Allegro Maestoso
Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Flat Major, S124/R455: Quasi Adagio
Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Flat Major, S124/R455: Allegretto Vivace - Allegro Animato
Piano Concerto No. 1 In E Flat Major, S124/R455: Allegro Marziale Presto
Fantasia On Hungarian Folk Themes, S123/R458, "Hungarian Fantasy"
Gavotte En Rondeau In D Minor
Keyboard Sonata In D Major, K.96/L.465/P.210

UPC: 5060244550797
Label: Ica Classics
Release Date: 9.25.12
Format: CD

GyÃ¶rgy Cziffra - Legacy: Georges Cziffra (CD)