Sergey Rachmaninov Rafael Fruumlhbeck de Burgos Moshe Atzmon - Rachmaninov Piano Concertos Nos 14 Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (36 tracks) +Album Reviews

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Sergey Rachmaninov, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Moshe Atzmon
Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (30) - Disc #1
1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1: I. Vivace
2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1: II. Andante
3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1: III. Allegro vivace
4. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40: I. Allegro vivace
5. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40: II. Largo
6. Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40: III. Allegro vivace
7. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Introduction (Allegro viv
8. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Tema & Variation II
9. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation III
10. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation IV
11. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation V
12. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation VI
13. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation VII (Meno mosso
14. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation VIII (Tempo I)
15. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation IX
16. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation X
17. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XI
18. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XII (Tempo di M
19. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XIII (Allegro)
20. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XIV
21. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XV (Pi? vivo, s
22. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XVI (Allegretto
23. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XVII
24. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XVIII (Andante
25. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XIX
26. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XX (Un poco pi?
27. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XXI (Un poco pi
28. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XXII (Un poco p
29. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XXIII
30. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), for piano & orchestra in A minor, Op. 43: Variation XXIV (A tempo u
Track Listings (6) - Disc #2
1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: I. Allegro moderato
2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto
3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro scherzando
4. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tanto
5. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30: II. Intermezzo (Adagio)
6. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30: III. Finale (Alla breve)

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CD Details

All Artists: Sergey Rachmaninov, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Moshe Atzmon, Aldo Ceccato, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Agustin Anievas
Title: Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: EMI Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 2/21/2006
Album Type: Original recording remastered
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Concertos, Instruments, Keyboard, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 724347694820

CD Reviews

Beauty and skill

sal | Rockford, Illinois United States | 04/30/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My first purchase for Concertos 1-4 was Ashkenazy with Previn conducting. I found it to be very accurate, but more analytical and lifeless. The recording quality was very clear, but thin. The players seemed far away.

This recording is perhaps not as detailed as the Askenazy, but it is very present and full of energy. The playing is so beautiful and filled with life that it is a joy to listen--I become involved in the music. Very glad I purchased--I sold Ashkenazy and kept this."

Outstanding in Concertos 1 and 4, but a bit tepid after that

Santa Fe Listener | Santa Fe, NM USA | 07/05/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Most people will uby this bargain two-fer for the most popular works: Rachmaninov's Concertos #2 and #3, along with the Pagnini Rhapsody, far outstrip the other two concertos in public favor. But Anievas is too well-mannered in all three works, and his conductors, Alzman and Ceccato, are equally uninspired.

Where this set takes off is in the lesser known concertos, #1 and #4, where Anievas, an American who emerged in the pack of young pianists in the Sixties, becomes inspired by Fruhbeck de Burgos, who does wonders with the orchestral part. These are also the best-sounding recordings here. Between them, conductor and pianist find a gentler, more lyrical way to perform these hard-to-pull-off concertos, and they succeed by not trying to knock your socks off. Highly recommended, but you may want to skip the rest unless you like reticent Rachmaninov playing."