He just got dropped by DG and replaced by Yuja Wang. Frankly I don’t see all the fuss about DG, it went to the dogs years ago.
Anderszewski made a name for himself because he pulled out of the leeds comp. Kissin is just a genius prodigy (although given the way he plays these days I can’t understand his continued success). Volodos I think was very lucky to be heard by a sony exec (although he does have a massive tech which always help). In any case I certainly don’t envy any young pianist trying to get noticed, you only have to read youtube comments to see how little most classical fans know these days. I’ll still be watching the Cliburn though.
That’s really fascinating! I wish I could find something about it online. According to the DG website, he is still an artist there? I suppose not renewing his contract would not be something they would wish to publicize…
Hmm, that is a very good point! It would be so fascinating to hear another Pogorelich project these days. His recent recordings from concerts are pretty unusual to say the least. Everything has become, if possible, even more extreme!
when are they going to publish the repertoire that everyone is playing? i’m really curious to see what da stormin mormon has on his program this time around
