Radu Lupu

It is such sad news to hear that Radu Lupu died earlier this month.

By all accounts he became increasingly reclusive, and I’m especially saddened that I never had an opportunity to be in the audience for one of his concerts. Did anyone in the community here hear him play live?

His recordings, however, are a treasure: never showy, but played with such natural, appealing musicality.  They sound just right.

Here’s two of my favourites.  Both Schubert - the Impromptus, of course: 

https://app.idagio.com/albums/schubert-impromptus-opp-90-142

And this exquisite performance  of the F minor Fantasy with Murray Perahia:

https://app.idagio.com/albums/mozart-sonata-in-d-major-for-two-pianos-k-448-schubert-fantasia-in-f-minor-for-piano-four-hands-d-940-op-103

Which are your particular favourites?