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Yukio Yokoyama

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Special program for the 30th anniversary of Yukio Yokoyama's debut. Pianist Yukio Yokoyama, who won third prize at the 12th Chopin Competition in 1990 and has often been associated with the image of a Chopin player, dared to take on the difficult Liszt piece. This is the first recording of the complete works by a Japanese pianist. He has always possessed a technique that can be applied to a wide range of repertoire, and his recent recordings have further broadened his range, but this "Super-Exercises" is another masterful performance that confronts the work head-on and sharply demonstrates its musical essence to the listener. Produced by the virtuoso Wolf Ericsson. The 25th International Franz Liszt Award for Best Record Grand Prix was awarded to this masterpiece. Recorded March 23-25, 1998 at Reichstadel, Neumarkt