Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0028944372328
Format: Box set, Import
Label: Universal Classics
Manufacturer: Universal Classics
Number Of Discs: 3
Publisher: Universal Classics
Release Date: November 20, 1995
Running Time: 197 minutes
Sales Rank: 2034
Studio: Universal Classics

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Disc 1:

1. 1. Allegro con brio - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
2. 2. Largo - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
3. 3. Rondo (Allegro scherzando) - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
4. 1. Andante con moto - Vladimir Ashkenazy
5. 2. Allegro - Vladimir Ashkenazy
6. 3. Andante - Vladimir Ashkenazy
7. 4. Presto - Vladimir Ashkenazy
8. 5. Quasi Allegretto - Vladimir Ashkenazy
9. 6. Presto - Andante amabile e con moto - Vladimir Ashkenazy
10. Bagatelle in A minor, WoO 59 -"Für Elise" - Vladimir Ashkenazy

Disc 2:

1. 1. Allegro con brio - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
2. 2. Largo - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
3. 3. Rondo (Allegro) - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
4. 1. Allegro moderato - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
5. 2. Andante con moto - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
6. 3. Rondo (Vivace) - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti

Disc 3:

1. 1. Allegro - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
2. 2. Adagio un poco mosso - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
3. 3. Rondo (Allegro) - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
4. 1. Allegro con brio - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
5. 2. Adagio - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
6. 3. Rondo (Molto allegro) - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti

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Rating: - Simply the Best
Vladimir Ashkenazy must rank as one of the greatest pianists of the modern era. His blend of flawless technique and sensitive interpretation marks him out as being uniquely placed to deliver as near to definitive performances as it is possible to get. This set of piano concerti was my introduction to his work, and I remain as impressed now as I was when I first heard them. He is ably supported by a rich and warm sound from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by the incomparable Sir Georg Solti. ... Read More

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Rating: - Almost too perfect
There are two sets of the piano concertos worth having, this one and the Klemperer/Barenboim set. This set is all but faultless, BUT, although Solti is never less than accurate he seems somewhere in this mix to have lost some of his passionate engagement with a composer he valued almost above all others. It is strange, but compared to the Barenboim set this feels ever so slightly thin. Nevertheless, it represents a superb rendering of the concerti. My Barenboim set remains on vinyl, and I can never forget ... Read More

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Rating: - Ashkenazy is the best
These are the piano concertos that taught the whole world how to write piano concertos. And they are played by the man who redefined how to play the piano. Absolutely second to none.

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Rating: - A wonderful rendition and recording... imho.. Great value
Vladimir has excellent touch and I found a lot of the recording quite emotive. One of my favourites is the third movement of Piano Concerto No.1 and this recording did not fail to stir me.

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