Ludwig Hornung is one of those rare people blessed with natural virtuosity. His technique is truly breathtaking. And »technique« does not simply denote the ability to play many notes in quick succession (most musicians can do that), but rather to be able to create a unique singing quality for each note, and maintaining this quality in every imaginable context. He makes every note sing; every note is mesmerising, even in rapid lines (»Echos«); the chords are luminescent (»Der Spieler«).