Pianist Schiff Joins Budapest Festival Orchestra In Concert Oct. 26 pianist andras schiff joins with Budapest Festival Orchestra in Bartok/Stravinsky concert. IOWA CITY, Iowa Hungarian pianist andras schiff will be the featured soloist when the http://www.uiowa.edu/~ournews/1998/october/1009schiff.html
Extractions: e-mail:winston-barclay@uiowa.edu Release: Immediate Pianist Andras Schiff joins with Budapest Festival Orchestra in Bartok/Stravinsky concert IOWA CITY, Iowa Hungarian pianist Andras Schiff will be the featured soloist when the Budapest Festival Orchestra presents a concert of music by Bartok and Stravinsky at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 in Hancher Auditorium on the University of Iowa campus. Under the direction of founding conductor Ivan Fischer, the orchestra will perform two of Igor Stravinsky's famous ballet scores, the 1919 version of the "Firebird Suite" and "Jeu de cartes." Schiff will be featured in performances of Bartok's second and third piano concertos, which he performed on acclaimed 1996 recordings with the Budapest Festival Orchestra on the Teldec label. Schiff, a native of Budapest, is Hungary's best known classical pianist, recognized worldwide for his thoughtful and inspired interpretations of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert and Bartok. He was the New York Philharmonic's Artist-in-Residence for the 1997-98 season. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Schiff has also won England's Gramophone Award, Italy's Premio Abbiati, the 1991 Bartok Prize, "Instrumentalist of the Year" in the International Classical Music Awards, and the inaugural Claudio Arrau Memorial Medal from the Robert Schumann Society. In 1996 he was honored with Hungary's highest distinction, the Kossuth Prize. Schiff's discography now totals nearly 75 releases.
Schiff Reviews.htm Listen to the pianist andras schiff A recording is a document of one s view of a piece of music at a given time. It s not a monument for eternity . http://www.terryharrison.force9.co.uk/schiff reviews.htm
Extractions: ANDRÁS SCHIFF CD REVIEWS New ECM recording - Goldberg Variations The Times - 17 October 2003 "Listen to the pianist Andras Schiff: 'A recording is a document of one's view of a piece of music at a given time. It's not a monument for eternity'. He is right, though if a recording and its interpretation reaches a sufficient leve of truth and beauty it can seem a monument to many - especially to those who promote a company's back catalogue. Consider Bach's Goldberg Variations, one of the glories of Western art, written originally for the two-manual harpsichord. Schiff's Decca account, recorded at Kingsway Hall in 1982, has also become a boon companion to many people for its clarity, subtlety, good sense, and singing lines. Since no great artist stands still, Schiff has now issued another performace (ECM New Series ECM1825). The results may not appear hugely different, apart perhaps from ever-increasing crispness of his fingerwork; listen to the handcrossing whirlwind of the 14th variation and marvel. Come closer, though. This is a recording from a concert in Basel, October 2001, and the shapes, the contrasts, and silences Schiff brings to the aria and its 30 variations very much suggest a living organism. We don't hear Schiff's breathing, but we certainly hear Bach's as he spins the theme into brilliant cascades, gentle musings, or intricate canons. What Landowska called the "black pearl" variation, the sombre 25th, provides the emotional climax, as it should; but the set is still governed by Schiff's light wit,his delight in Bach's genius, and the joy of a pleasure being shared."
NPR Pianist Andras Schiff On Beethoven Cello Sonatas Each day this week pianist schiff talks with Fred Child about the Beethoven cello sonatas he played with cellist Miklos Perenyi last summer at the Schwetzingen Festival, in Germany. From that http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=16
Schiller Institute Andras Schiff Interview FIDELIO Magazine SCHILLER INSTITUTE Interview with pianist andras schiff The beauty of Bach is the freedom he gives us! . This interview is reprinted http://www.schillerinstitute.org/fid_02-06/021-2schiff.html
Extractions: Pianist Andras Schiff "The beauty of Bach is the freedom he gives us!" This interview is reprinted from the Winter 2001-Spring 2002 issue of FIDELIO Magazine. For related articles, scroll down or click here. Andras Schiff gave a piano recital in Hamburg, Germ any, on April 25, 2001, which aroused such a storm of enthusiasm in the audience, that, following the artist's content-rich, as well as extraordinarily technically-demanding concert, they called for three encores. Schiff had deliberately provoked his audience with the program: Bach's art of composition ran through the entire concert like a "red thread." The principles of Classical composition could be heard clearly, not only from Beethoven and Schumann (of course), but in the "modern" works by Janácek and Bartók (both of whom were composing at the beginning of the last century). And, Schiff manifests this self-same courage—to use deliberate intellectual challenges to surprise and to educate his audience—even beyond the concert hall. For example, his fight against the absurdly high "Karajan-tuning," which he broadened with a new battle on the sidelines of the last Salzburg Festival. Because of his invitation, members of the Berlin and Vienna Philaharmonics (both of which orchestras p
Article Three -Andras Schiff andras schiff As a pianist, its nearly impossible not to admire andras schiffs clear, relaxed way of playing the piano. His http://www.thomasschultzpianist.com/Links_/Takahashi_Essay/Articles/Article_Thre
Extractions: As a pianist, its nearly impossible not to admire Andras Schiffs clear, relaxed way of playing the piano. His thorough, carefully considered approach to music making even extends to the design of his programs: he recently played the complete French and English Suites of Bach in New York, and his Sunday afternoon recital at Berkeleys Zellerbach Hall presented a pleasingly balanced arrangement of four familiar works The Janácek Sonata (From the Streets) framed by the two Sonatas from Beethovens Op. 27 (both marked quasi una fantasia) on the concerts first half, followed by the half-hour long Schumann Fantasy, Op. 17 after intermission. Schiff played both Beethoven Sonatas with excellent control of a wide range of dynamics and articulation. He gave frequent attention to motivic and melodic lines played by the left hand. His intelligent approach to the music was reflected in an occasional unusual touch: the pedalled blurring of harmonies in the opening movement of Op. 27 #2 (this was possibly his interpretation of Beethovens senza sordino marking), the almost non-existent between-movement pauses that transformed the Schumann Fantasy into one long musical arch, and a version of the Fantasys third movement that included a momentary return,just before the final bars of the piece, to the the quotation from Beethovens An die Ferne Geliebte that concludes the first movement. Its all the more remarkable that Schiff acheives playing of this high level of refinement with such great ease and obvious enjoyment.
Schiller Institute Andras Schiff Interview FIDELIO Magazine Schiller Institute Fidelio Magazine Interview with andras schiff- translated from Ibykus Magazine Interview with. pianist andras schiff. " The beauty of Bach is the freedom he gives us!" andras schiff gave a piano recital in Hamburg, Germany, on April 25, 2001 http://www.schillerinstitute.com/fid_02-06/021-2schiff.html
Extractions: Pianist Andras Schiff "The beauty of Bach is the freedom he gives us!" This interview is reprinted from the Winter 2001-Spring 2002 issue of FIDELIO Magazine. For related articles, scroll down or click here. Andras Schiff gave a piano recital in Hamburg, Germ any, on April 25, 2001, which aroused such a storm of enthusiasm in the audience, that, following the artist's content-rich, as well as extraordinarily technically-demanding concert, they called for three encores. Schiff had deliberately provoked his audience with the program: Bach's art of composition ran through the entire concert like a "red thread." The principles of Classical composition could be heard clearly, not only from Beethoven and Schumann (of course), but in the "modern" works by Janácek and Bartók (both of whom were composing at the beginning of the last century). And, Schiff manifests this self-same courage—to use deliberate intellectual challenges to surprise and to educate his audience—even beyond the concert hall. For example, his fight against the absurdly high "Karajan-tuning," which he broadened with a new battle on the sidelines of the last Salzburg Festival. Because of his invitation, members of the Berlin and Vienna Philaharmonics (both of which orchestras p
Extractions: (Posted: 03/01/02 Wisconsin Week: February 27, 2002 Historically conscious pianist Andras Schiff is scheduled to perform at the Wisconsin Union Theater Friday, March 8, at 8 p.m. "At 46," says the Baltimore Sun, "the Hungarian-born [Andras] Schiff is considered one of the foremost pianists of our age, a musician as celebrated for his ideas and insight as for his tone and technique." History informs Schiff's music. Considered a major interpreter of Beethoven and Bach, he has conducted orchestras from the keyboard the way it was done during those composers' lives. In his Madison performance, Schiff will play music by Beethoven, Janacek and Schumann. "Politics and art are not really separable," says Schiff, a Jewish citizen of Austria who has protested the far-right government there in the recent past. "Those who disagree should remember the times when the works of Heine, Mendelssohn and others were thrown into the flames." Schiff has collaborated with major orchestras of Europe, North America, Japan and Israel, and appears regularly at the festivals of Salzburg, Vienna, Lucerne, Ansbach and Feldkirch. He was awarded the Bartók Prize in 1991 and the "Claudio Arrau Memorial Medal" from the Robert Schumann Society in Dusseldorf in 1994.
RELEASE: Arts News From The University Of Wisconsin-Madison Fiery buskers bring mix to Union Theater. Master pianist andras schiff returns to Union Theater. University Theatre premieres play for young audiences. http://www.news.wisc.edu/releases/7132.html
Extractions: ARTS NEWS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON Fiery buskers bring mix to Union Theater Master pianist Andras Schiff returns to Union Theater University Theatre premieres play for young audiences Gallery offers 'A Child's View' 'Island Of Light' screens Taiwan film , pop culture FIERY BUSKERS BRING MIX TO UNION THEATER http://www.union.wisc.edu/theater/theaterpicts MADISON They perform in black nowadays on some of the world's most prestigious stages, but they were originally discovered playing Bach in a Frankfurt subway station. Trio Voronezh, three Russians whose virtuosity and artistic innovation have brought the house down on National Public Radio's "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor, and at many other venues, plan to appear at the Wisconsin Union Theater Saturday, March 2, at 8 p.m. Vladimir Volochin plays the domra, a three-stringed short-necked ancestor of the mandolin, and has been titled national champion in the All-Russian Domra Competition. Sergei Teleshev plays the bajan, a chromatic-button accordion that is played partially with the chin. Valerie Petruchin plays a double-bass balalaika, a large version of the three-stringed Russian national instrument, with a triangular body made of fir .
Keyboard Works (box Set) By Andras Schiff At Jsbach.org andras schiff is my favorite pianist for Bach. For me, his playing is the epitome of elegance, beauty, and intelligence. He articulates http://www.jsbach.org/schiffkeyboardworksboxset.html
Performance: WPAS: Andras Schiff, Piano Mar 2, 2002 At 5:00 PM Widely celebrated for his innovative approach to Bach, andras schiff is both an acclaimed conductor and pianist, often performing the dual feats simultaneously from the piano bench. A master of http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showEvent&event=
Goldberg Variations By Andras Schiff At Jsbach.org The Hungarian pianist andras schiff s approach to Bach s music is light and delicate, as displayed in this version of the Goldberg Variations. http://www.jsbach.org/schiffgoldbergvariations.html
Extractions: or Conductor: Andras Schiff Instrumentation: Piano Individual Works: Goldberg Variations, BWV Format: Compact Disc Record Label: London Catalog Number: Year Released/Recorded: Total Playing Time: Comments: Jan Hanford This ranks as on of the most astonishing piano recordings I have ever heard. Andras Schiff manages to make a piano sound as delicate as a harpsichord. He makes intelligent and musical choices in his interpretation. When playing the repeats he often adds ornamentation or, in a couple cases, plays and octave higher or an octave lower. My only complaint about the cd is it is divided into 6 tracks, and each variation is not indexed. Of all the recordings of the Goldberg Variations I've heard, this is my favourite. Note: This particular edition is out of print but has been reissued on Penguin Classics. Freddie Sng said: The Hungarian pianist Andras Schiff's approach to Bach's music is light and delicate, as displayed in this version of the Goldberg Variations. Under his hands, the piano retains its sonority and tone colour, and the set of variations flow with fluidity. He observes all repeats faithfully but is still able to capture the entire piece in one CD. A thoroughly enjoyable performance. As always in the case of Decca, the digital recording is outstandingly vivid and realistic. Ricky Der said: A splendid recording of the Goldberg Variations by one of the most inspired Bach players today. Schiff always finds a way to bring out the highest subtleties, and with great imagination. For instance, you will notice that he does not perform the repeats literally, but will vary in the repeat small figurations - a chord played broken starting from the top note will be played in reverse sequence in the repeat.
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Extractions: Famous Hungarian pianist Andras Schiff refused to play to the rings of mobile phones, peeps of watches, and cough and sneezes of the audience as he was performing at the Edinburgh Art Festival. Mr. Schiff was trying to play Mozarts Fantasy in h-minor but could not concentrate when mobile phones started ringing in the hall. He walked off the stage after the 3d ring, having recommended the audience to properly clear their throats during the break. Some critics, who were present at the concert, admit that the audience turned out especially noisy there. Children normally behave much more quietly.
NPR: Performance Today -- Andras Schiff NPR s Performance Today A profile of Hungarian pianist and conductor andras schiff. http://www.npr.org/programs/pt/features/schiff.html
Extractions: During the Bach 2000 celebrations, Schiff played all of the composer's keyboard works from memory in concerts around the world and also conducted a performance of the St. Matthew Passion. Since 1999, he has taken on the challenge of performing all 27 of Mozart's piano concertos at the Mozartwoche of the Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum
NPR : Performance Today For Tuesday, January 18, 2000 . Novel Schumann. pianist andras schiff featured music by Robert Schumann in his recital in Fort Worth, Texas last season. From http://www.npr.org/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=4&prgDate=18-Jan-2000
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Extractions: The programme notes open with a message from the conductor/pianist Andras Schiff and in the context of this Klemperer-like programme is worth quoting in full: "Otto Klemperers recordings with the Philharmonia Orchestra of masterpieces by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn and others have been a revelation and inspiration to me since my teens. Today, I admire him even more. His humanity, razor-sharp intellect, sense of rhythm, and grasp of form and structure are always in the service of the composer and of the work. He thinks and feels like a composer. In an age of overblown conducting stars, his lack of ego and vanity is all the more remarkable. We must always remember him as a monumental musician." Andras Schiffs direct, classical reading of Beethovens Coriolan Overture was indeed conducted in the manner of Klemperer: measured tempi, taut rhythms, a clarity of orchestral textures coupled with an architectural grasp of structure. However, what was lacking was Klemperers strong sense of establishing a dark, weighty bass-line (so essential in Beethovens scoring). This may have been due to the mere four double basses which were placed at the back of the platform divided by the timpani in the middle. Both the cellos and basses were barely audible and often the woodwind were not pointed enough. The
