Friedrich Gulda pf London Philharmonic Orchestra / Sir Adrian Boult. 2 in F minor, Op. The concerto was recorded shortly after the 18-year-old pianist’s victory at the Warsaw competition in 1959. However, his Piano Concerto No.2 is a gloriously free, wistful creation – particularly in the famous second movement, which guarantees the whole work’s enduring popularity. Recordings Phonograph. The programme ends with Gulda’s own Epitaph for a Love, a strange mixed-up jazz effusion that includes some very odd vocals in Viennese dialect and a phantom reference to Chopin’s C minor Prelude. The music may be sent smartly on its way by both conductor and soloist, but the patrician ease, nonchalant glitter and authority of Rubinstein’s playing are uniquely his to command. It’s a deftly composed, attractively varied work and, as with the other items, the performance is exemplary. Included here are Gramophone Award-winning albums, Recordings of the Month and Editor's Choice discs from Rubinstein, Argerich, Pollini, Perahia, Cortot, Grosvenor, and many more. York and Wallfisch adopt a no-holds-barred approach to the ultra-romantic Szymanowski, a successful transcription of his early Violin Sonata. The performance of the Chopin Sonata is unusually successful. In the First Concerto, while recognisably the same pianist, Rubinstein is altogether more subtle, following his characteristic exuberance and extroversion with playing of a rapt magic and delicacy. Comment Report abuse. Zum Hauptinhalt wechseln.de Hallo, Anmelden. If we're talking in terms of stereo recordings, then the performances I most often turn to are those by Vlado Perlemuter on … But the piano’s the thing and Nebolsin proves himself a scintillating and persuasive Chopinist, alive to every detail and, indeed, subtly highlighting a few that are generally ignored. Recordings (6) Commercial (0) Accompaniments (0) Synthesized/MIDI (0) Recordings Complete Recording * #480551 - 29.41 MB - 32:08- 0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N /!N /!N - 2385×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus. The music is full of masterful rhythm changes and poignant melodies. Allegro vivace. Indeed, she sets your heart and mind reeling so that you positively cry out for respite from her dazzling and super-sensitive enquiry. The Piano Concerto No. Top 10 Chopin recordings (2017 update) Gramophone Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Our guide to the ten best ways to expand your Chopin collection. Certainly all the live performances on these discs create a towering tribute to Chopin. In the Second Sonata, Pollini unites what Schumann called ‘four of [Chopin’s] wildest children’ into a family, a feat managed by few pianists, the first movement (with a da capo repeat) leading quite naturally into the Scherzo and so on. Prime Einkaufswagen. The solo items are a further reminder of Pollini’s effortless bravura and aristocratic poise. As a token of gratitude, Rachmaninoff dedicated the piece to the physician that helped him out of his … Mstislav Rostropovich vc Martha Argerich pf. Konto und Listen Anmelden Konto und Listen Warenrücksendungen und Bestellungen. 2 in F minor, Op. In all but the finale of No 1 (where Pollini on EMI beats him by a minute) his timings throughout both works are considerably faster than most of his rivals on disc. Whether they were subsequently ‘doctored’ we don’t know, but the finished product brings us a Perahia miraculously combining exceptional finesse with an equally exceptional urgency. This video is about Chopin Piano Concerto No 2. 1 in E minor, Op. Piano Concerto No. The two slow movements are distinguished by exquisitely limpid cantabile and superfine delicacy of decorative detail while again conveying urgent undercurrents. Mark Obert-Thorn’s restoration of the 1953 sound is a model of remastery though even he cannot make the 1946 Second Concerto sound less than cramped. Mercifully uncut, unlike Rubinstein’s previous discs of both concertos with Barbirolli, these are astonishing performances, occasionally, particularly in the Second Concerto, content simply to astonish. Of the two recordings here, I prefer Rubinstein's interpretation of the 2nd, being rather more romantic than the 1st. The best recordings by pianist Paul Lewis; Music for two pianos (2008) ‘Having quit the lists as a solo pianist, Martha Argerich has invented an equally brilliant career for herself as a chamber player, often with the young protégés she performs with at the Lugano Festival. Showing 1 - 10 of 254 results. Read more. She can tear all complacency aside. Indeed, her earlier performances are infinitely less witty, personal and eruptive, less inclined to explore, albeit with the most spontaneous caprice and insouciance, so many new facets, angles and possibilities. Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Gramophone and making use of our archive of more than 50,000 expert reviews, features, awards and blog articles. Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Gramophone and making use of our archive of more than 50,000 expert reviews, features, awards and blog articles. Three more great recordings… Vladimir Krainev (piano) Frankfurt Radio SO/Dmitri Kitaenko (1991-92) Apex 2564 61694-2. Chopin: Works for Piano & Orchestra. Here she revisits both concertos and offers an act of re-creative daring, of an alternating reverie and passion that flashes fire with a thousand different lights. Performed by Neal ODoan (Piano); Seattle Philharmonic (Orchestra); Nico Snel (Conductor) … Benjamin Grosvenor, Piano - Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Elim Chan, Conductor - Frederic Chopin, Composer - John Fraser, Recording Producer - Philip Siney, Recording Engineer - Hedd Morfett-Jone, Asst. All of these lists are, of course, subjective, but every recording here has recieved the approval of Gramophone's critics and are artistic and musical benchmarks. 21, is a piano concerto composed by Frédéric Chopin in 1829. MP3 file (audio) Carolus (2017/7/6) Performers Tanya Bannister (piano… Martha Argerich’s first commercially released recordings of the Chopin concertos were for DG; No 1 in 1968, No 2 in 1978. To this day, the piece is considered one of the best and most majestic concerti ever written. This is altogether a recording of magnificent playing. Was this prompted by ‘inspirational heat-of-the-moment’? The recording by Paul Tortelier and Aldo Ciccolini of the last work Chopin published (Paris, 1847), which they couple with Rachmaninov's Sonata, has been a favourite of mine since it appeared. Perahia has never made any secret of his liking for the ‘inspirational heat-of-the-moment’ of a live performance as opposed to a studio recording, where ‘sometimes things get tame’. Being an ardent fan of Chopin for over 60 years, this is one of the best interpretations of the 2 piano concertos I've ever heard. The recordings are impressively natural and if Dutoit occasionally seems awed if not cowed into anonymity by his soloist (the opening tuttis to the slow movements of both concertos are less memorable than they should be) he sets off Argerich’s charisma to an exceptional degree. CREDIT: National Park Service:https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=2C3D78F1-155D-451F-673DE435B4C115C3Description: Title: \"Piano Concerto No. Arthur Rubinstein pf Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / Alfred Wallenstein; NBC Symphony Orchestra / William Steinberg. Krzysztof Urbański, conductor NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester Echo Klassik award 2017 - “Concerto Recording of the Year: 19th Century" Juno award 2018 - “Classical Album of the Year: Large Ensemble" recorded June 2016. MA Music, Leisure and Travel 21 by Frédéric François Chopin (1810-49). There are echoes of Les Six, Stravinsky and Ravel, whose G major Violin Sonata surely provided the model for the languid, bluesy middle movement. Martha Argerich pf Montreal Symphony Orchestra / Charles Dutoit. Chopin Cello Sonata . 2.3.2.3 For Piano (Scholtz) 3 Free Recordings; 4 General Information; 5 Navigation etc. Chopin: Piano Concertos Nos. Rarely in their entire history have the Chopin concertos received performances of a more teasing allure, brilliance and idiosyncrasy. He wrote the Polonaise in October 1829, adding a touching Introduction the following July. We have included, where possible, the complete original Gramophone reviews, which are drawn from Gramophone's Reviews Database of more than 45,000 reviews. Gramophone is brought to you by Mark Allen Group Thomas Edison, who was quite deaf, did not care for Rachmaninoff's playing and referred to him as a "pounder" at their initial … A welcome change from the standard coupling of the two concertos, this programme is a distinguished addition to the bicentennial celebrations, an all-Polish affair with the exception of its Uzbek soloist. Their grand gestures carry complete conviction and sweep us along, even over the finale’s obsessive repetitions. Confusingly. This is absolutely the best recording of Frederic Chopin's Piano Concertos! Rachmaninoff first recorded in 1919, for Edison Records' unusual "Diamond Discs", as they claimed the best audio fidelity in recording the piano at the time. As enthusiastic audience applause (discreetly rationed on the disc) makes plain, these two concertos were recorded live at Tel Aviv’s Mann Auditorium. Larghetto III. All New & Future Releases (2) Last 90 Days (2) Format. The F sharp major Impromptu, almost a mini-ballade, is heard in another refined account, Pollini relishing the leggiero jeu perlé scale passagework at the close. Simon Laks had already settled in Paris when he wrote his 1932 Cello Sonata. Why not register today and enjoy the following great … https://www.gramophone.co.uk/.../article/the-50-greatest-chopin-recordings Pollini begins with a magnificent account of the Ballade No 2, the maelstrom that erupts after the pastoral first page sounding like a howl of despair. Add you MP3 interpretation on this page ! All New & Future Releases (1) Last 90 Days (1) Format. The Tortelier recording is somewhat warmer, the separation between the instruments better defined; yet this recording is excellent also. 2 in F Minor, Op. 1) The recording quality is excellent. Franck Cello Sonata. Such qualms or queries tend to be whirled into extinction by more significant felicities. Read more. Listen III. The piece was written as a birthday present for Shostakovich’s nineteen-year-old son Maxim – … Source : Pandora Records/Al Goldstein Archive. CREDIT: National Park Service:https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=2C3D78F1-155D-451F-673DE435B4C115C3Description:Title: "Piano Concerto No. This page lists all recordings of Piano Concerto No. It’d be difficult for Pollini to produce an ugly sound (and he doesn’t here), but while the piano is captured from a slight distance (say the front row of the stalls), the pianist’s frequent nasal intakes of breath are recorded in close-up. Again there may be moments in the Ballades and Barcarolle where the playing verges on hysteria but the sheer mastery and strength are like an elemental force of nature. Maurizio Pollini pf Philharmonia Orchestra / Paul Kletzki. Argerich’s light burns brighter than ever. 2 was released, the critics recognized his brilliance and it was evident he had recovered. Helpful. Entdecken Sie. Not only are they faster, but they are also of a more scintillating, scherzando-like lightness. Add comment. PLAYLIST VIDEO. His Piano Concerto No.2, one of the greatest piano concertos, was written (like Grieg’s) in 1868 and was once described as a progression “from Bach to Offenbach”. But I am at last almost persuaded that it has been supplanted. Monday, October 10, 2016, Complete with the original Gramophone reviews of 50 of the finest Chopin recordings available. A musician of uncommon sensitivity and intelligence, he was an exquisite Chopin player. The Concerto No 2 was written a year later with Concerto No 1, confusingly, following a year after that. 5.0 out of 5 stars Very relaxing. It was first performed on 17 March 1830, in Warsaw, Poland, with the composer as soloist.It was the second of his piano concertos to be published (after the Piano Concerto No. Here's our list of essential Chopin recordings. | Chopin wrote the piece before he had finished his formal education, at around 20 years of age. Even when he takes a rough hand to some of Chopin’s more intimate confessions, his way with his selection of Nocturnes creates a sense of drama and occasion light years away from more recent recordings. 1 in E minor, Op. Concerto No.2 Op.21 Frédéric Chopin. Verified Purchase. Forever the nonconformist, Gulda may sometimes be wilful and irascible but he is never less than mesmeric and fascinating. But she’s surely a great musician first and a great pianist second. Their were made in 1958 and 1961, but still sound is very clear. In fact, an arbitrary comparison with the Argerich/Dutoit EMI recording (see above) reveals far cleaner textual details and a more integrated keyboard and orchestral relationship. The legendary Russian pianist would have been 100 this week. “Poetic is the best description for all Fedorova’s playing” - BBC Magazine - “Fedorova is a talented star who draws exquisite arcs of tension, allows the music to breathe fully, has delicate rubati, and exceptionally beautiful phrases to truly tell the story” - Opus Klassiek - 2016, Piano Classics label.