Liza Fuchsova plays Smetana Fantasy on Czech Folk Songs in B major
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Channel: pianopera · 2012 · Music
Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884): Fantasy on Czech Folk Songs in B major Liza Fuchsova (1913-1977), piano Rec. 1944 "Another stunning pianist in danger of being forgotten is Liza Fuchsova who was born in Brno in 1913 and who studied there and at the Prague Conservatory, teaching there after graduating. She later settled in the UK in 1939 as a refugee from the Nazis. She was a truly sensational pianist and a charming, smart and elegant woman. Those who knew her said that she was and will remain the best Janácek pianist of all, and she was connected with the Society of the Promotion of New Music. Humphrey Searle wrote the fiendishly difficult Toccata from his Op 14 for her. She was superb in chamber music and the pianist for the Dumka Trio and an excellent teacher. She died in London in 1977." Dr. David C.F. Wright Early-twentieth century illustrations by Artuš Scheiner (1863 Benešov--1938 Prague)
