Franz Liszt: Transcendental Etudes – Kirill Gerstein

   in Classical Music (Oct, 2016)
As exciting, fresh and beautiful a complete set of these studies as this reviewer has heard: Feux Follets matches Richter for crystalline ethereality, Harmonies du Soir Berman for breadth and concentration, while Mazeppa simply takes the breath away. Throughout there is an improvisatory freedom placed always at the service of, rather than distracting from, these remarkable pieces. As with previous Myrios releases, the recorded sound is well-nigh ideal in stereo or surround sound. …