Another album released Friday, also from #DeutscheGrammophon, is Julius Asal's Scriabin – Scarlatti, which seems to have some good reviews, but perhaps I will have to listen to it a couple of times to see it? Asal seems like a competent pianist, yes, but not "uncommon." #piano
As I listen further to Julius Asal's Scriabin – Scarlatti, it really does show potential. I don't think he is there yet, but the potential is there. He should still be an understudy.
Ah, Julius Asal is 27. Much older than he looks. I don't imagine many of the great teachers in Europe are going to take a 27 year old under their wings. He's just been thrown out there like it or not with the skill-set he has now. That perhaps happens too often. Still, he landed a great record deal. Perhaps I am at fault and I just don't hear it.
Another reason to get #DeutscheGrammophon's Stage+, is live performances. I am looking forward to Lang Lang & Gina Alice performing #SaintSaëns's Carnival of the Animals, with #AndrisNelsons of all people conducting! Live steam both Saturday and Sunday. #classicalmusic@classicalmusic