Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos No 1-4, Rhapsody / Wild, Et Al

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Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos No 1-4, Rhapsody / Wild, Et Al

	Release Date: 06/24/2003 Label: Chandos Catalog #: 10078 Spars Code: ADD Composer: Sergei Rachmaninov Performer: Earl Wild Conductor: Jascha Horenstein Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Number of Discs: 2 Recorded in: Stereo Length: 1 Hours 19 Mins.	List Price: $26.98 CD $20.99 In Stock On sale!

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Two caveats for prospective customers: One is that Earl Wild makes the once-standard "traditional" cuts in the finale of the Third Concerto; second is that these classic 1965 performances also are available on the Chesky label in less brilliant but more naturally equalized transfers, albeit spread across three full-priced discs. Chandos, however, offers the better bargain. More importantly, Wild is in dazzling form throughout. You'll rarely hear the First and Fourth Concertos sparkle with equal panache and rhythmic acuity, while the pianist's fusion of poetry and flair add up to a Paganini Rhapsody that leaves just about all stereo versions behind. Jascha Horenstein's incisive, colorful support is a major asset, and the Royal Philharmonic plays beautifully for him. If you don't mind the Third Concerto cuts (or already have Martha Argerich's landmark third), these classic performances only get better with age, and the sonics are still terrific. Go for it, piano fans! --Jed Distler


Works on This Recording			Back to Top

1.	Concerto for Piano no 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1 by Sergei Rachmaninov
	Performer: Earl Wild (Piano) Conductor: Jascha Horenstein Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1891/1917; Russia	Date of Recording: 1965


2.	Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18 by Sergei Rachmaninov
	Performer: Earl Wild (Piano) Conductor: Jascha Horenstein Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: Russia	Date of Recording: 1965

	Notes: Composition written: Russia (1900 - 1901).


3.	Concerto for Piano no 3 in D minor, Op. 30 by Sergei Rachmaninov
	Performer: Earl Wild (Piano) Conductor: Jascha Horenstein Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1909; Russia	Date of Recording: 1965


4.	Concerto for Piano no 4 in G minor, Op. 40 by Sergei Rachmaninov
	Performer: Earl Wild (Piano) Conductor: Jascha Horenstein Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1926/1941; USA	Date of Recording: 1965


5.	Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini, Op. 43 by Sergei Rachmaninov
	Performer: Earl Wild (Piano) Conductor: Jascha Horenstein Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Period: Romantic Written: 1934; USA


Sound Samples				Back to Top

Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1 I. Vivace
Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1 II. Andante
Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1 III. Allegro vivace
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 I. Moderato
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 II. Adagio sostenuto
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 III. Allegro scherzando
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 I. Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 II. Intermezzo: Adagio -
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 III. Finale: Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40 I. Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40 II. Largo -
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40 III. Allegro vivace
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

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