Ólafsson is a wonderful musician. His recordings are excellent, he has the kind of clarity and naturalness that presents classical music as just music, something that is beautiful and there for any kind of listener. He’s on the edge of being like Gould or Richter, someone you just listen to regardless.
“I strongly disagree with much of…this essay…but it’s incredibly well-written and thought-provoking, and definitely worth a read. This is the kind of writing that I would hold up as a perfect example of why blogs are not merely fun and interesting, but also serious and important.”
“George Grella, always on the money!”
The Big City 