Why do some musicians move us while others do not?

Charivari
Friday, May 24, 2024

Charivari compares and contrasts two pianistic greats who are sadly no longer with us, and wonders why he is moved by some performers and not by others

Byron Janis: a tremendously exciting pianist whose career was blighted by injury (photo: Tully Potter Collection)
Byron Janis: a tremendously exciting pianist whose career was blighted by injury (photo: Tully Potter Collection)

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