Like a big fish that has been sometimes sighted but never hooked, Italy's Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli has a reputation as one of the world's bestand most eccentricpianists, even though he remains elusive to both critics and audiences. Rated as Italy's No. i keyboard artist, Michelangeli seldom surfaces to perform, yet keeps the waters of controversy thrashing. Some call him great; others regard his style as too light and chilly.
Hailed as "the new Liszt" at 19, Michelangeli has toured erratically and temperamentally, but today, at 40, is known chiefiy among other leading pianists. Perhaps his most important work: his year-round classes...
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