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Valery Afanassiev

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Like a "light" that transcends life and death - Valery Afanasiev's first re-recording in 18 years, this work takes the prodigy to new heights of unprecedented achievement. Valery Afanasiev is one of the most gifted artists of our time, and each time he releases a new recording, he attracts great attention. The live recording of Schubert's Piano Sonata No. 18 "Fantasy Sonata" (G major, D894) made during his 2010 tour of Japan is his first re-recording in 18 years since his recording for DENON in 1992. The performance, which maintains a unique "heaviness" while also showing a variety of aspects, has a certain "lightness" to it, and shows the new ground Afanasyev has reached. The three improvisations included as bonus tracks are Afanasyev's first appearance in this valuable repertoire, and are a must for Afanasyev fans. This is a must-listen for Afanasyev fans. ......The Schubert I hear today is somehow beyond good and evil, beyond God and earth. It may be that he has one foot in the grave and the other in the air.V. Afanasyev (from the liner notes) Wakabayashi Kobo