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Update on Igor Levit: a star takes on Shostakovich and Stevenson

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Geoff Andrew

Back in March 2017, I posted a piece in praise of the pianist Igor Levit. By then he had already garnered considerable acclaim in the classical music world, but since that time he has become remarkably well known… without, it must be stressed, having compromised his artistic integrity in any way. The daily filmed-at-home online … Continue reading Update on Igor Levit: a star takes on Shostakovich and Stevenson

Posted in CDs, classical music, contemporary music, musicTagged 24 Preludes and Fugues, Barbican, Igor Levit, On DSCH, Ronald Stevenson, Shostakovich, Wigmore Hall1 Comment

Thoughts and ideas on a variety of subjects and experiences by Geoff Andrew, film critic, programmer and lecturer with an interest in other art forms - and life...