Kit Armstrong Documentary

Arte has put on their web site a one hour fascinating documentary on Kit Armstrong working with Alfred Brendel. Do spend the time and try to hear this pianist if he plays close to you. In the meanwhile, this is highly recommended:




Listen in particular to them working on Schubert D 958, great comments on tempis, pedalling, even emotions, ..., as well as the physical exercise on the shoulders which we all pianists know how fundamental this is for liberating the sound.

Listen also to the continuity of the Bach concerto at the hand ...

Have you seen a pianist named Kit Armstrong ?

Well, if not, then go to the movies or on line ...

And have a look at what Alfred Brendel is saying.

Have you heard a pianist named Kit Armstrong ?

Have a look at my review of his Geneva concert there. If you have the opportunity, do go and hear him. I have not been that impressed by the originality of a newcomer for a long time.

(Follow-up of my last post on this young pianist ...)