Enescu Plays Schumann

I had a grand plan to share the recordings composer/violinist George Enescu made for Remington about mid-century. Except I can't find the Bach record. And this Schumann sonata has a pressing fault causing noise throughout most of the first movement. (Note: the 2019 remastering almost completely removes this noise.)

Ah well. I wish I could say the performance makes up for it, but the great man's work here is distinctly human. Pianist Céliny Chailley-Richez, however, plays well and the sound is pretty good, except for the noise, that is. (Note: ten years later, I'd say the performance is very fine indeed; the fallibilities are minor.)

I'll be back later with Enescu conducting his own music - and the Bach, if I can find it.