: Many consider François the definitive Ravel interpreter . His recordings of the Piano Concertos with André Cluytens remain reference versions, capturing a "mercurial intensity" that few have matched.
: Influenced by his love for jazz (specifically Bud Powell), François famously claimed a pianist "should never sound under any obligation to play the next note". Samson Francois edition integrale (!!!)
This draft explores the "Samson François: L'Édition Intégrale," the definitive 55-CD box set from Warner Classics (formerly EMI), which captures the legacy of one of France's most mercurial and beloved pianists. The Poet of the Piano: A Legacy in 55 Discs : Many consider François the definitive Ravel interpreter
The "integrale" shines brightest in its treatment of the French and Romantic giants: Samson Francois edition integrale (!!!)
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