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This collection brings together all of Saint-Saëns’ piano concertos, providing a chronological tour through much of his career: the period of composition spans from 1858 to 1896.
Saint Saëns’ piano concertos are deservedly popular, especially number 2 and 4, but also no. 5 (with the famous African sound experiments) is played regularly nowadays, being an immensely enjoyable and attractive crowd-pleaser. All of them abound in good tunes, glittering virtuosity and a general sense of French charm, wit and drama (but never too much…).
The reissue of one of the gems from the famous VOX catalogue: the complete Saint-Saëns Piano Concertos played by Gabriel Tacchino and the Orchestra of Radio Luxembourg,
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conducted by maitre Louis de Froment.
Other information:
– Booklet contains the original liner notes. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Concerto for Piano no 1 in D major, Op. 17 by Camille Saint-Saëns
Performer:
Gabriel Tacchino (Piano)
Conductor:
Louis de Froment
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Symphony Orchestra Radio Luxemburg
Period: Romantic
Written: 1858; France
2.
Concerto for Piano no 2 in G minor, Op. 22 by Camille Saint-Saëns
Performer:
Gabriel Tacchino (Piano)
Conductor:
Louis de Froment
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Symphony Orchestra Radio Luxemburg
Period: Romantic
Written: 1868; France
3.
Concerto for Piano no 4 in C minor, Op. 44 by Camille Saint-Saëns
Performer:
Gabriel Tacchino (Piano)
Conductor:
Louis de Froment
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Symphony Orchestra Radio Luxemburg
Period: Romantic
Written: 1875; France
6.
Africa, Op. 89 by Camille Saint-Saëns
Performer:
Gabriel Tacchino (Piano)
Conductor:
Louis de Froment
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Symphony Orchestra Radio Luxemburg
Period: Romantic
Written: 1891; France
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