Rudolf Kerer (Kehrer) plays Scriabin
Alexander Scriabin, Prelude and Nocturne for left hand, Opus 9
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Rudolf Kerer (Kehrer) is still another Great soviet-Russian pianist who was not widely known and recognized outside of USSR until 80s. He didn't like to speak about tragic 14 years he and his family had to spend in Uzbekistan during and after WWII. It was a "punishment" for being German during and after the War. His career started only at the age of 37. His Beethoven interpretations are outstanding! In 1960s Soviet propaganda released a movie "Appassionata" about Lenin. The story is about how Lenin listened Isaya Dobrovein (pianist) playing Beethoven. Kerer was invited to play Dobrovein in this movie... I wish I could get my hands on a copy! ;)
BTW, the story about Lenin and Appassionata is also mistaken. I've read in Dobrovin's memoirs that he actually performed Beethoven's "Patetique", but for propaganda purposes it was changed to Appassionata since character of music was "more revolutionary"! ;)
I've heard Rudolf Kerer first time in my life in 1961. He played Scriabin Op.9 at that recital and I still remember the feeling of wonder - one hand plays like two! Enjoy!
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