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Alexis Weissenberg was a fascinating yet polarizing pianist and interpreter, whose assertive profile and almost icy brilliance could be mesmerizing or exasperating, depending on the listener. Yet he projected authority in every note, and commanded attention. Jed discusses Warner Classics’ box set devoted to the pianist’s complete recordings for the EMI label, a 37-CD collection that will provide grist for the mill among pianophiles who relish a good and healthy debate.

Here are just a few links to performances discussed:

Chopin Piano Sonata No. 2: Scherzo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8SuXteuX80

Beethoven Rage over a Lost Penny - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tafWa0nkFk

Debussy Etude No. 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKDXEo5uVY

Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3 – First Movement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpdmdLq7jzo

Schumann Carnaval: Paganini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpHdCpIdT84

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