In the short two years since this listener had the distinct pleasure of hearing Ingrid Fliter live, replacing her ill mentor Martha Argerich in a concerto with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this stunning pianist has grown ever more assured and important as one of the pianists deserving of her expanding audience. This CD released this year by EMI Classics may not have many surprises repertoire wise, but hearing Fliter immerse herself in these familiar Chopin works further suggests that her brilliance in... more info
THE EXCELLENCE OF INGRID FLITER: ELEGANT, SENSITIVE, BRILLIANT CHOPIN:
Five WONDERFUL Stars!! Award-winning virtuoso classical pianist Ingrid Fliter (FLEEter) has recorded a marvelous group of well-known Romantic pieces by Polish classical genius Frédéric Chopin. When one is dealing with such familiar musical territory, the interpreter must be on their 'A-game' and Ms Fliter, who grew up in a home where Chopin was heard and played often, has great mastery of this maestro's musical world. The Argentina-born pianist won the silver medal in the prestigious 2000... more info
Very fine Chopin recital!:
I wasn't overly familiar with Ingrid Fliter's work. She is an Argentinian pianist who has come to international renown in the last couple years. On Martha Argerich's urging, she continued her musical career in Europe and tours globally. Her Chopin is wonderful - full-sounding yet sensitive, emotional but strong. The Ballade is terrific - one of the best I have heard (my favorite is Maurizio Pollini's version). The other pieces are equally beutiful and competent - remniscent of Vladimir Ashkenazy; very... more info
