Benno Moiseiwitsch - Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 1-13 (2000-2008)
BAND/ARTIST: Benno Moiseiwitsch
- Title: Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 1-13
- Year Of Release: 2000-2008
- Label: Naxos
- Genre: Classical Piano
- Quality: flac lossless (tracks) +Booklet
- Total Time: 15:45:47
- Total Size: 2.49 gb
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Tracklist
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 1
01. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: I. Von fremden Landern und Menschen
02. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: II. Curiose Gescheichte
03. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: III. Hasche-Mann
04. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: IV. Bittendes Kind
05. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: V. Gluckes genug
06. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: VI. Wichtige Begenbenheit
07. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: VII. Traumerei
08. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: VIII. Am Camin
09. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: IX. Ritter vom Steckenpferd
10. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: X. Fast zu ernst
11. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: XI. Fruchtenmachen
12. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: XII. Kind im Einschlummern
13. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: XIII. Der Dichter spricht
14. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Aria
15. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 1
16. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 2
17. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 3
18. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 4
19. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 5
20. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 6
21. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 7
22. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 8
23. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 9
24. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 10
25. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 11
26. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 12
27. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 13
28. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 14
29. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 15
30. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 16
31. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 17
32. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 18
33. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 19
34. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 20
35. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 21
36. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 22
37. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 23
38. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 24
39. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 25
40. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Fugue
41. 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: Intermezzo in C Major, Op. 119, No. 3
42. 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: Rhapsody in E-Flat Major, Op. 119, No. 4
43. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
44. Pictures at an Exhibition: I. Gnomus
45. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
46. Pictures at an Exhibition: II. Il vecchio castello
47. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
48. Pictures at an Exhibition: III. Tuileries
49. Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. Bydlo
50. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
51. Pictures at an Exhibition: V. Ballet of the Chickens in their Shells
52. Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle
53. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
54. Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. Limoges - The Market Place
55. Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. Catacombae - Con mortuis in lingua mortua
56. Pictures at an Exhibition: IX. The Hut on Fowls' Legs, "Baba Yaga"
57. Pictures at an Exhibition: X. The Great Gate of Kiev
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 2
01. Rondo in E flat major, Op. 11, "Rondo favori"
02. Andante in F major, WoO 57, "Andante favori"
03. Rondo brillante in D flat major, Op. 65, J. 260, "Invitation to the Dance"
04. Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: Grillen
05. 3 Romanzen, Op. 28: Romance No. 2
06. Waldscenen, Op. 82: No. 7. Vogel als Prophet
07. Scherzo in E minor, Op. 16, No. 2
08. Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 1, Op. 19b: Song without Words No. 3 in A major, Op. 19, No. 3
09. Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 4, Op. 53: Song without Words No. 22 in F major, Op. 53, No. 4
10. Etude caracteristique, Op. 2, No. 6
11. 3 etudes de concert, S144/R5: No. 2. Etude in F minor, "La leggierezza"
12. 19 Hungarian Rhapsodies, S244/R106: No. 2 in C sharp minor
13. Liebestraume, S541/R211: No. 3. Nocturne in A flat major
14. Wagner - Isoldes Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde, S447/R280 (fragment)
15. Wagner - Overture to Tannhauser, S422/R275
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 3
01. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito
02. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: II. Andante semplice -Prestissimo - Tempo I
03. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: III. Allegro con fuoco
04. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: I. Allegro brillante
05. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: II. Andante non troppo
06. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: III. Allegro con fuoco
07. 12 Pieces, Op. 40, TH 138: Chanson Triste, Op. 40, No. 2
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 4
01. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: I. Vivace
02. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: II. Andante
03. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: III. Allegro vivace
04. Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 c-Moll Op. 18: 3. Allegro scherzando (Auszug) (Das verflixte siebte Jahr): I. Moderato
05. Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 c-Moll Op. 18: 3. Allegro scherzando (Auszug) (Das verflixte siebte Jahr): II. Adagio sostenuto
06. Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 c-Moll Op. 18: 3. Allegro scherzando (Auszug) (Das verflixte siebte Jahr): III. Allegro scherzando
07. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Introduction: Allegro vivace
08. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation I: Precedente
09. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Tema: L'istesso tempo
10. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation II: L'istesso tempo
11. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation III: L'istesso tempo
12. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation IV: Piu vivo
13. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation V: Tempo precedente
14. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation VI: L'istesso tempo
15. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation VII: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
16. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation VIII: Tempo I
17. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation IX: L'istesso tempo
18. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation X: Poco marcato
19. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XI: Moderato
20. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XII: Tempo di minuetto
21. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XIII: Allegro
22. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XIV: L'istesso tempo
23. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XV: Piu vivo scherzando
24. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XVI: Allegretto
25. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XVII: [Allegretto]
26. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XVIII: Andante cantabile
27. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XIX: A tempo vivace
28. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XX: Un poco piu vivo
29. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XXI: Un poco piu vivo
30. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XXII: Un poco piu vivo (Alla breve)
31. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XXIII: L'istesso tempo
32. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XXIV: A tempo un poco meno mosso
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 5
01. Fantasia on Hungarian Folk Themes, S123/R458, "Hungarian Fantasy"
02. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: I. Andante sostenuto - Molto animato
03. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: II. Allegro scherzando
04. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: III. Presto
05. Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderato
06. Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. Adagio
07. Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 6
01. Estampes: Jardins sous la pluie
02. Suite bergamasque: Clair de lune
03. Pour le piano: Toccata
04. Jeux d'eau
05. Le tombeau de Couperin (version for piano): Le Tombeau de Couperin: Toccata
06. 12 Danzas espanolas (Spanish Dances), Op. 37, DLR I:2: Danza espanola in E Minor, Op. 37, No. 5, 'Playera'
07. 12 Danzas espanolas (Spanish Dances), Op. 37, DLR I:2: Danza espanola in D Major, Op. 37, No. 6, 'Jota'
08. Histoires: Le petit âne blanc
09. 3 Mouvements perpetuels, FP 14: Mouvement perpetuel No. 1 in C Major
10. 4 Etudes, Op. 7: No. 4 in F-Sharp Major
11. 4 Pieces, Op. 4: Suggestion diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4
12. Toccata
13. 3 Symphonische Metamorphosen Johann Strauss'scher Themen: Concert Paraphrase on 'Die Fledermaus'
14. 3 Chinese Pieces, Op. 5: Flirtation in a Chinese Garden, Op. 5
15. 3 Chinese Pieces, Op. 5: Rush Hour in Hong Kong, Op. 6
16. Spring, Op. 47: Rococo, Op. 47, No. 5
17. Refrain de berceau
18. Western Finnish Polonaise, Op. 64, No. 5: West Finnish Dance
19. Piano Concerto in C Minor (original version): I. Allegro non troppo
20. Piano Concerto in C Minor (original version): II. Largo
21. Piano Concerto in C Minor (original version): III. Tempo primo
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 7
01. Moments musicaux, Op. 16: Moment musical No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 16
02. Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: Prelude No. 1 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2
03. 10 Preludes, Op. 23: Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5
04. 13 Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in B Minor, Op. 32, No. 10
05. 13 Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in B Minor, Op. 32, No. 10
06. 13 Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in G Major, Op. 32, No. 5
07. 13 Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12
08. 12 Songs, Op. 21 (version for piano): Lilacs, Op. 21, No. 5
09. Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 22: I. Tenebroso, sempre affrettando - Allegro assai
10. Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 22: II. Interludium (Andante lugubre)
11. Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 22: III. Allegro assai
12. 4 Fairy Tales, Op. 34: Fairy Tale in E Minor, Op. 34, No. 2
13. Fairy Tale in F Minor, Op. 42, No. 1
14. Russian Round Dance, Op. 58, No. 1: Round Dance, Op. 58, No. 1
15. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 46: I. Allegro con moto
16. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 46: II. Andante cantabile
17. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 46: III. Allegro giocoso
18. 4 Pieces, Op. 4: Suggestion diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4
19. Toccata in B-Flat Minor
20. Gayane, Act III: Sabre Dance (arr. for piano)
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 8
01. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio
02. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. Largo
03. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo Allegro
04. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro
05. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio
06. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73: III. Rondo
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 9
01. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathetique": I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
02. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathetique": II. Adagio cantabile
03. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathetique": III. Rondo: Allegro
04. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto
05. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": II. Allegretto
06. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": III. Presto agitato
07. Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brio
08. Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, "Waldstein": II. Introduzione: Adagio molto
09. Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, "Waldstein": III. Rondo: Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo
10. Andante in F Major, WoO 57, "Andante favori"
11. Rondo in C Major, Op. 51, No. 1
12. Scarlatti: Pastorale in E Minor - Capriccio in E Major (arr. of K.9/L.413/P.65 and K.20/L.375/P.76): Pastorale in E Minor / Capriccio in E Major (arr. of K.9/L.413/P.65 and K.20/L.375/P.76)
13. Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 24, J. 138: IV. Rondo, "Perpetuum mobile"
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 10
01. Nouvelles suites de Pieces de clavecin: Suite in A Minor - Major: Gavotte et Variations
02. Premier livre de pieces de clavecin, Suite No. 1: No. 15. Le Coucou
03. Scarlatti: Pastorale in E Minor - Capriccio in E Major (arr. of K.9/L.413/P.65 and K.20/L.375/P.76)
04. 12 Lieder von Schubert, S558/R243: Schubert - 12 Lieder, S558/R243: No. 9. Standchen (Horch, horch! Der Lerch')
05. Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 24, J. 138: IV. Rondo, "Perpetuum Mobile"
06. Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No. 7. Traumes Wirren
07. Schumann - Fruhlingsnacht, S568/R256
08. 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 2. Capriccio in B Minor
09. Le roi s'amuse: No. 6. Passepied (arr. for piano)
10. La jongleuse, Op. 52, No. 4: La Jongleuse, Op. 52, No. 4
11. 2 Pieces, Op. 30: Barcarolle No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 30, No. 1
12. Sorochintsy Fair: Gopak (Hopak)
13. 2 Pieces for the Left Hand, Op. 9: Nocturne for the Left Hand in D-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2
14. 24 Preludes, Op. 17: No. 19. Bird Song
15. 24 Preludes, Op. 17: No. 12. The Sea
16. Finnish Rhythms, Op. 31: No. 5. West Finnish Dance
17. Arabesque en forme d'Etude, Op. 45, No. 1
18. Preludes, Book 1: No. 12. Minstrels
19. Suite bergamasque: III. Clair de lune
20. Estampes: No. 3. Jardins sous le pluie
21. Jeux d'eau
22. Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 g-Moll, Op. 25: I. Molto allegro con fuoco
23. Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 g-Moll, Op. 25: II. Andante
24. Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 g-Moll, Op. 25: III. Presto - Molto allegro e vivace
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 11
01. Berceuse in D-Flat Major, Op. 57
02. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 20 in C Minor, Op. 28, No. 20
03. Waltz No. 6 in D-Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1, "Minute"
04. Waltz No. 11 in G-Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 1 (take 1)
05. Waltz No. 11 in G-Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 1 (take 2)
06. Impromptu No. 2 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 36 (take 6)
07. Impromptu No. 2 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 36 (take 7)
08. Nocturne No. 19 in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1
09. Mazurka No. 51 in A Minor, Op. posth., "A Emile Gaillard"
10. Chopin - 6 chants polonais, S480/R145 (Chopin, from Op. 74): No. 5. Meine Freuden (My Joys)
11. Scherzo No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 31
12. Impromptu No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 29
13. Waltz No. 14 in E Minor, Op. posth.
14. 12 Etudes, Op. 10: Etude No. 11 in E-Flat Major, Op. 10, No. 11
15. 12 Etudes, Op. 10: Etude No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 10, No. 4
16. 12 Etudes, Op. 25: Etude No. 15 in F Major, Op. 25, No. 3
17. 12 Etudes, Op. 10: Etude No. 10 in A-Flat Major, Op. 10, No. 10
18. Polonaise No. 9 in B-Flat Major, Op. 71, No. 2
19. Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 12
01. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 1 in C Major, Op. 28, No. 1
02. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 28, No. 2
03. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 3 in G Major, Op. 28, No. 3
04. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4
05. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 5 in D Major, Op. 28, No. 5
06. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 28, No. 6
07. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 7 in A Major, Op. 28, No. 7
08. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 8 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28, No. 8
09. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 9 in E Major, Op. 28, No. 9
10. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 28, No. 10
11. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 11 in B Major, Op. 28, No. 11
12. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 12 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 28, No. 12
13. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 13 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 28, No. 13
14. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 14 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 28, No. 14
15. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 15 in D-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15, "Raindrop"
16. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 16 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 28, No. 16
17. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 17 in A-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 17
18. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 18 in F Minor, Op. 28, No. 18
19. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 19 in E-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 19
20. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 20 in C Minor, Op. 28, No. 20
21. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 21 in B-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 21
22. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 22 in G Minor, Op. 28, No. 22
23. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 23 in F Major, Op. 18, No. 23
24. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 24 in D Minor, Op. 28, No. 24
25. Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23
26. Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38
27. Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47
28. Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52
29. Fantasy-Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 13
01. Barcarolle, Op. 60
02. Barcarolle, Op. 60
03. Polonaise No. 9 in B-Flat Major, Op. 71, No. 2
04. Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2
05. Nocturne No. 19 in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1
06. Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20
07. Scherzo No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 39
08. Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54
09. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: I. Scherzo (arr. S. Rachmaninov for piano)
Benno Moiseiwitsch was the leading late-Romantic Russian pianist based in London during the years after the Russian Revolution.
He was precociously talented, evidenced by his winning the Anton Rubinstein Prize when he was nine years old, after having studied with Dmitry Klimov at the Music Academy in Odessa. At the age of 14 he went to Vienna to study with Leschetizky. Meanwhile, his family emigrated to England, so when he made his debut as a mature artist it was in Reading (1908), followed by an appearance in London in 1910.
His first American appearance was after World War I, in 1919. He achieved an important international concert career, touring extensively throughout Europe, North and South America, East Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific islands.
He adopted a similar stage appearance to that of his friend Sergei Rachmaninov and his fellow Odessan Jascha Heifetz: an undemonstrative, reserved, even cold demeanor. Critics found the same qualities in his playing, yet recordings suggest passionate interpretations, particularly of late-Romantic and Russian music. He frequently played Rachmaninov, with the composer often remarking that Moiseiwitsch played his music better than he did. Moiseiwitsch was one of the new champions of the composer Medtner outside Russia.
Although his repertory centered on the Romantic era (his Classical era repertory was almost invariable made up of Romantic transcriptions), he did premiere several pieces by contemporaries, including Francis Poulenc. He became a British subject in 1937.
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 1
01. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: I. Von fremden Landern und Menschen
02. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: II. Curiose Gescheichte
03. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: III. Hasche-Mann
04. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: IV. Bittendes Kind
05. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: V. Gluckes genug
06. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: VI. Wichtige Begenbenheit
07. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: VII. Traumerei
08. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: VIII. Am Camin
09. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: IX. Ritter vom Steckenpferd
10. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: X. Fast zu ernst
11. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: XI. Fruchtenmachen
12. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: XII. Kind im Einschlummern
13. Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood), Op. 15: XIII. Der Dichter spricht
14. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Aria
15. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 1
16. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 2
17. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 3
18. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 4
19. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 5
20. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 6
21. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 7
22. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 8
23. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 9
24. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 10
25. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 11
26. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 12
27. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 13
28. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 14
29. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 15
30. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 16
31. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 17
32. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 18
33. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 19
34. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 20
35. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 21
36. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 22
37. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 23
38. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 24
39. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Variation 25
40. 25 Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24: Fugue
41. 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: Intermezzo in C Major, Op. 119, No. 3
42. 4 Piano Pieces, Op. 119: Rhapsody in E-Flat Major, Op. 119, No. 4
43. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
44. Pictures at an Exhibition: I. Gnomus
45. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
46. Pictures at an Exhibition: II. Il vecchio castello
47. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
48. Pictures at an Exhibition: III. Tuileries
49. Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. Bydlo
50. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
51. Pictures at an Exhibition: V. Ballet of the Chickens in their Shells
52. Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle
53. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
54. Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. Limoges - The Market Place
55. Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. Catacombae - Con mortuis in lingua mortua
56. Pictures at an Exhibition: IX. The Hut on Fowls' Legs, "Baba Yaga"
57. Pictures at an Exhibition: X. The Great Gate of Kiev
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 2
01. Rondo in E flat major, Op. 11, "Rondo favori"
02. Andante in F major, WoO 57, "Andante favori"
03. Rondo brillante in D flat major, Op. 65, J. 260, "Invitation to the Dance"
04. Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: Grillen
05. 3 Romanzen, Op. 28: Romance No. 2
06. Waldscenen, Op. 82: No. 7. Vogel als Prophet
07. Scherzo in E minor, Op. 16, No. 2
08. Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 1, Op. 19b: Song without Words No. 3 in A major, Op. 19, No. 3
09. Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 4, Op. 53: Song without Words No. 22 in F major, Op. 53, No. 4
10. Etude caracteristique, Op. 2, No. 6
11. 3 etudes de concert, S144/R5: No. 2. Etude in F minor, "La leggierezza"
12. 19 Hungarian Rhapsodies, S244/R106: No. 2 in C sharp minor
13. Liebestraume, S541/R211: No. 3. Nocturne in A flat major
14. Wagner - Isoldes Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde, S447/R280 (fragment)
15. Wagner - Overture to Tannhauser, S422/R275
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 3
01. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito
02. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: II. Andante semplice -Prestissimo - Tempo I
03. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: III. Allegro con fuoco
04. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: I. Allegro brillante
05. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: II. Andante non troppo
06. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: III. Allegro con fuoco
07. 12 Pieces, Op. 40, TH 138: Chanson Triste, Op. 40, No. 2
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 4
01. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: I. Vivace
02. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: II. Andante
03. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: III. Allegro vivace
04. Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 c-Moll Op. 18: 3. Allegro scherzando (Auszug) (Das verflixte siebte Jahr): I. Moderato
05. Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 c-Moll Op. 18: 3. Allegro scherzando (Auszug) (Das verflixte siebte Jahr): II. Adagio sostenuto
06. Klavierkonzert Nr. 2 c-Moll Op. 18: 3. Allegro scherzando (Auszug) (Das verflixte siebte Jahr): III. Allegro scherzando
07. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Introduction: Allegro vivace
08. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation I: Precedente
09. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Tema: L'istesso tempo
10. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation II: L'istesso tempo
11. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation III: L'istesso tempo
12. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation IV: Piu vivo
13. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation V: Tempo precedente
14. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation VI: L'istesso tempo
15. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation VII: Meno mosso, a tempo moderato
16. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation VIII: Tempo I
17. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation IX: L'istesso tempo
18. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation X: Poco marcato
19. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XI: Moderato
20. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XII: Tempo di minuetto
21. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XIII: Allegro
22. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XIV: L'istesso tempo
23. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XV: Piu vivo scherzando
24. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XVI: Allegretto
25. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XVII: [Allegretto]
26. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XVIII: Andante cantabile
27. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XIX: A tempo vivace
28. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XX: Un poco piu vivo
29. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XXI: Un poco piu vivo
30. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XXII: Un poco piu vivo (Alla breve)
31. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XXIII: L'istesso tempo
32. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation XXIV: A tempo un poco meno mosso
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 5
01. Fantasia on Hungarian Folk Themes, S123/R458, "Hungarian Fantasy"
02. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: I. Andante sostenuto - Molto animato
03. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: II. Allegro scherzando
04. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: III. Presto
05. Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderato
06. Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. Adagio
07. Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 6
01. Estampes: Jardins sous la pluie
02. Suite bergamasque: Clair de lune
03. Pour le piano: Toccata
04. Jeux d'eau
05. Le tombeau de Couperin (version for piano): Le Tombeau de Couperin: Toccata
06. 12 Danzas espanolas (Spanish Dances), Op. 37, DLR I:2: Danza espanola in E Minor, Op. 37, No. 5, 'Playera'
07. 12 Danzas espanolas (Spanish Dances), Op. 37, DLR I:2: Danza espanola in D Major, Op. 37, No. 6, 'Jota'
08. Histoires: Le petit âne blanc
09. 3 Mouvements perpetuels, FP 14: Mouvement perpetuel No. 1 in C Major
10. 4 Etudes, Op. 7: No. 4 in F-Sharp Major
11. 4 Pieces, Op. 4: Suggestion diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4
12. Toccata
13. 3 Symphonische Metamorphosen Johann Strauss'scher Themen: Concert Paraphrase on 'Die Fledermaus'
14. 3 Chinese Pieces, Op. 5: Flirtation in a Chinese Garden, Op. 5
15. 3 Chinese Pieces, Op. 5: Rush Hour in Hong Kong, Op. 6
16. Spring, Op. 47: Rococo, Op. 47, No. 5
17. Refrain de berceau
18. Western Finnish Polonaise, Op. 64, No. 5: West Finnish Dance
19. Piano Concerto in C Minor (original version): I. Allegro non troppo
20. Piano Concerto in C Minor (original version): II. Largo
21. Piano Concerto in C Minor (original version): III. Tempo primo
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 7
01. Moments musicaux, Op. 16: Moment musical No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 16
02. Morceaux de fantaisie, Op. 3: Prelude No. 1 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2
03. 10 Preludes, Op. 23: Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5
04. 13 Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in B Minor, Op. 32, No. 10
05. 13 Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in B Minor, Op. 32, No. 10
06. 13 Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in G Major, Op. 32, No. 5
07. 13 Preludes, Op. 32: Prelude in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 32, No. 12
08. 12 Songs, Op. 21 (version for piano): Lilacs, Op. 21, No. 5
09. Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 22: I. Tenebroso, sempre affrettando - Allegro assai
10. Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 22: II. Interludium (Andante lugubre)
11. Piano Sonata in G Minor, Op. 22: III. Allegro assai
12. 4 Fairy Tales, Op. 34: Fairy Tale in E Minor, Op. 34, No. 2
13. Fairy Tale in F Minor, Op. 42, No. 1
14. Russian Round Dance, Op. 58, No. 1: Round Dance, Op. 58, No. 1
15. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 46: I. Allegro con moto
16. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 46: II. Andante cantabile
17. Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Major, Op. 46: III. Allegro giocoso
18. 4 Pieces, Op. 4: Suggestion diabolique, Op. 4, No. 4
19. Toccata in B-Flat Minor
20. Gayane, Act III: Sabre Dance (arr. for piano)
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 8
01. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio
02. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. Largo
03. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo Allegro
04. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73: I. Allegro
05. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73: II. Adagio
06. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73: III. Rondo
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 9
01. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathetique": I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
02. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathetique": II. Adagio cantabile
03. Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13, "Pathetique": III. Rondo: Allegro
04. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto
05. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": II. Allegretto
06. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2, "Moonlight": III. Presto agitato
07. Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brio
08. Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, "Waldstein": II. Introduzione: Adagio molto
09. Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53, "Waldstein": III. Rondo: Allegretto moderato - Prestissimo
10. Andante in F Major, WoO 57, "Andante favori"
11. Rondo in C Major, Op. 51, No. 1
12. Scarlatti: Pastorale in E Minor - Capriccio in E Major (arr. of K.9/L.413/P.65 and K.20/L.375/P.76): Pastorale in E Minor / Capriccio in E Major (arr. of K.9/L.413/P.65 and K.20/L.375/P.76)
13. Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 24, J. 138: IV. Rondo, "Perpetuum mobile"
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 10
01. Nouvelles suites de Pieces de clavecin: Suite in A Minor - Major: Gavotte et Variations
02. Premier livre de pieces de clavecin, Suite No. 1: No. 15. Le Coucou
03. Scarlatti: Pastorale in E Minor - Capriccio in E Major (arr. of K.9/L.413/P.65 and K.20/L.375/P.76)
04. 12 Lieder von Schubert, S558/R243: Schubert - 12 Lieder, S558/R243: No. 9. Standchen (Horch, horch! Der Lerch')
05. Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Op. 24, J. 138: IV. Rondo, "Perpetuum Mobile"
06. Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No. 7. Traumes Wirren
07. Schumann - Fruhlingsnacht, S568/R256
08. 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76: No. 2. Capriccio in B Minor
09. Le roi s'amuse: No. 6. Passepied (arr. for piano)
10. La jongleuse, Op. 52, No. 4: La Jongleuse, Op. 52, No. 4
11. 2 Pieces, Op. 30: Barcarolle No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 30, No. 1
12. Sorochintsy Fair: Gopak (Hopak)
13. 2 Pieces for the Left Hand, Op. 9: Nocturne for the Left Hand in D-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2
14. 24 Preludes, Op. 17: No. 19. Bird Song
15. 24 Preludes, Op. 17: No. 12. The Sea
16. Finnish Rhythms, Op. 31: No. 5. West Finnish Dance
17. Arabesque en forme d'Etude, Op. 45, No. 1
18. Preludes, Book 1: No. 12. Minstrels
19. Suite bergamasque: III. Clair de lune
20. Estampes: No. 3. Jardins sous le pluie
21. Jeux d'eau
22. Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 g-Moll, Op. 25: I. Molto allegro con fuoco
23. Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 g-Moll, Op. 25: II. Andante
24. Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 g-Moll, Op. 25: III. Presto - Molto allegro e vivace
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 11
01. Berceuse in D-Flat Major, Op. 57
02. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 20 in C Minor, Op. 28, No. 20
03. Waltz No. 6 in D-Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1, "Minute"
04. Waltz No. 11 in G-Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 1 (take 1)
05. Waltz No. 11 in G-Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 1 (take 2)
06. Impromptu No. 2 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 36 (take 6)
07. Impromptu No. 2 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 36 (take 7)
08. Nocturne No. 19 in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1
09. Mazurka No. 51 in A Minor, Op. posth., "A Emile Gaillard"
10. Chopin - 6 chants polonais, S480/R145 (Chopin, from Op. 74): No. 5. Meine Freuden (My Joys)
11. Scherzo No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 31
12. Impromptu No. 1 in A-Flat Major, Op. 29
13. Waltz No. 14 in E Minor, Op. posth.
14. 12 Etudes, Op. 10: Etude No. 11 in E-Flat Major, Op. 10, No. 11
15. 12 Etudes, Op. 10: Etude No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 10, No. 4
16. 12 Etudes, Op. 25: Etude No. 15 in F Major, Op. 25, No. 3
17. 12 Etudes, Op. 10: Etude No. 10 in A-Flat Major, Op. 10, No. 10
18. Polonaise No. 9 in B-Flat Major, Op. 71, No. 2
19. Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 12
01. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 1 in C Major, Op. 28, No. 1
02. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 28, No. 2
03. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 3 in G Major, Op. 28, No. 3
04. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4
05. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 5 in D Major, Op. 28, No. 5
06. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 28, No. 6
07. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 7 in A Major, Op. 28, No. 7
08. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 8 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 28, No. 8
09. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 9 in E Major, Op. 28, No. 9
10. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 28, No. 10
11. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 11 in B Major, Op. 28, No. 11
12. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 12 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 28, No. 12
13. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 13 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 28, No. 13
14. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 14 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 28, No. 14
15. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 15 in D-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 15, "Raindrop"
16. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 16 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 28, No. 16
17. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 17 in A-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 17
18. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 18 in F Minor, Op. 28, No. 18
19. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 19 in E-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 19
20. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 20 in C Minor, Op. 28, No. 20
21. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 21 in B-Flat Major, Op. 28, No. 21
22. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 22 in G Minor, Op. 28, No. 22
23. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 23 in F Major, Op. 18, No. 23
24. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: Prelude No. 24 in D Minor, Op. 28, No. 24
25. Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23
26. Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38
27. Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47
28. Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52
29. Fantasy-Impromptu in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 66
Great Pianists: Moiseiwitsch, Volume 13
01. Barcarolle, Op. 60
02. Barcarolle, Op. 60
03. Polonaise No. 9 in B-Flat Major, Op. 71, No. 2
04. Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 9, No. 2
05. Nocturne No. 19 in E Minor, Op. 72, No. 1
06. Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20
07. Scherzo No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 39
08. Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54
09. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61: I. Scherzo (arr. S. Rachmaninov for piano)
Benno Moiseiwitsch was the leading late-Romantic Russian pianist based in London during the years after the Russian Revolution.
He was precociously talented, evidenced by his winning the Anton Rubinstein Prize when he was nine years old, after having studied with Dmitry Klimov at the Music Academy in Odessa. At the age of 14 he went to Vienna to study with Leschetizky. Meanwhile, his family emigrated to England, so when he made his debut as a mature artist it was in Reading (1908), followed by an appearance in London in 1910.
His first American appearance was after World War I, in 1919. He achieved an important international concert career, touring extensively throughout Europe, North and South America, East Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific islands.
He adopted a similar stage appearance to that of his friend Sergei Rachmaninov and his fellow Odessan Jascha Heifetz: an undemonstrative, reserved, even cold demeanor. Critics found the same qualities in his playing, yet recordings suggest passionate interpretations, particularly of late-Romantic and Russian music. He frequently played Rachmaninov, with the composer often remarking that Moiseiwitsch played his music better than he did. Moiseiwitsch was one of the new champions of the composer Medtner outside Russia.
Although his repertory centered on the Romantic era (his Classical era repertory was almost invariable made up of Romantic transcriptions), he did premiere several pieces by contemporaries, including Francis Poulenc. He became a British subject in 1937.
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