More from the young Claudio Arrau
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The photo alone is great (because he is always shown now, as a mature man). He was a huge talent. Thanks.
I should add that Wisconsin Public Radio (now available online worldwide) regularly features not only the great Arrau but many fine pianists from the past (I recently heard a recording there from Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. In fact, listeners can request any music they want.
See: https://www.wpr.org/classical-music-lists.
It is 24 hours a day, every day. Highly recommended.
What a handsome devil he was! And the playing is equally handsome. What a great recording!
Such fast tempo! I only remember him when he was older- and much slower. The only artist I know who sped up as he aged was Heifetz.