Masterclass Minus a Touch of Fantasy ; Leif Ove Andsnes Barbican Hall Classical

Evening Standard - London › January 08, 2005

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ACCLAIMED as one of the world's greatest pianists, the Norwegian Leif Ove Andsnes can command a full Barbican Hall. More than that, he can command the undivided attention of an audience held spellbound from the moment he places his hands on the keys.

Last night's programme of Schubert, Janac.ek and Mussorgsky amply demonstrated all the virtues of Andsnes' playing - beauty of tone, naturally breathing phrases, consummate technical control - yet left me feeling slightly discontented.

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Masterclass Minus a Touch of Fantasy ; Leif Ove Andsnes Barbican Hall Classical

His Schubert is neither austerely classical nor wilfully subjective, bu...

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