Louis Kentner (1905-1987) was a Hungarian-born British pianist, admired in Liszt, Beethoven and Romantic repertory. He was also an important chamber musician.

In the Pristine catalogue he appears in Beethoven, Liszt and Dvořák, including solo recordings and the Dumky Trio with Henry Holst and Anthony Pini.

Kentner’s playing combined power, clarity and a strong sense of musical architecture, especially in repertory that needs both virtuosity and weight.

His page is essential. Kentner brings a dark-polished piano sonority with Hungarian roots and British steelwork.