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Idil Biret Archive

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 & Rhapsody on a Theme of

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Details

Composer
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Artist
Idil Biret, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Leningrad Philharmonic Orc
Format
CD
Label
Idil Biret Archive
Released
Jun 05, 2026
Catalog #
8571436-37
UPC
747313143672

About

On 22 November 1963 at Idil Biret's US debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Erich Leinsdorf she played Rachmaninoff's 3rd Concerto. The concert was scheduled for 2.00pm. The tragic death of President Kennedy was announced during the concert. Despite the electrified atmosphere which can be sensed in the recording, the audience, many in tears, then heard a stunning performance of the concerto which was broadcast live to the nation from Boston and rebroadcast the next day from New York - "There was a buoyant quality to Idil Biret's playing, a great warmth of tone was in no way dispelled by her technical skill... she gave us power without a bang, emotion without a sentimental tear. There is no question that Miss Biret is one of the most extraordinary musicians and many of her listeners testified to her artistry by giving her a standing ovation."

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 Announcement of the Death of John F. Kennedy 00:42
    Track
    1
    Title
    Announcement of the Death of John F. Kennedy
    Duration
    00:42
    Composer
    na Not Applicable
    Performer
    Erich Leinsdorf
  3. 2 Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre (beginning) 00:35
    Track
    2
    Title
    Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55, "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre (beginning)
    Duration
    00:35
    Composer
    Ludwig van Beethoven
    Ensemble
    Boston Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Erich Leinsdorf
  4. 3 Broadcast by WGBH, Boston, 22 November 1963: Speech by Henry Cobot, President of the Trustees of Boston Symphony Orchestra 02:01
    Track
    3
    Title
    Broadcast by WGBH, Boston, 22 November 1963: Speech by Henry Cobot, President of the Trustees of Boston Symphony Orchestra
    Duration
    02:01
    Composer
    na Not Applicable
    Performer
    Henry B. Cabot, William Pierce
  5. 4 I. Allegro ma non tanto 15:46
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro ma non tanto
    Duration
    15:46
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    İdil Biret
    Ensemble
    Boston Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Erich Leinsdorf
  6. 5 II. Intermezzo: Adagio 09:18
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Intermezzo: Adagio
    Duration
    09:18
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    İdil Biret
    Ensemble
    Boston Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Erich Leinsdorf
  7. 6 III. Finale: Alla breve 12:11
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Finale: Alla breve
    Duration
    12:11
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    İdil Biret
    Ensemble
    Boston Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Erich Leinsdorf
  8. 7 Broadcast by WGBH, Boston, 22 November 1963: Concluding Announcement 02:52
    Track
    7
    Title
    Broadcast by WGBH, Boston, 22 November 1963: Concluding Announcement
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    na Not Applicable
    Performer
    William Pierce
  9. 8 Re-broadcast by WQXR, New York, 23 November 1963: Introductory Announcement by Martin Bookspan 03:14
    Track
    8
    Title
    Re-broadcast by WQXR, New York, 23 November 1963: Introductory Announcement by Martin Bookspan
    Duration
    03:14
    Composer
    na Not Applicable
    Performer
    Martin Bookspan, Henry B. Cabot
  10. 9 Re-broadcast by WQXR, New York, 23 November 1963: Concluding Announcement 03:20
    Track
    9
    Title
    Re-broadcast by WQXR, New York, 23 November 1963: Concluding Announcement
    Duration
    03:20
    Composer
    na Not Applicable
    Performer
    Martin Bookspan
  11. Disc 2
  12. 1 I. Allegro ma non tanto 18:32
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro ma non tanto
    Duration
    18:32
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    İdil Biret
    Ensemble
    Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Alexander Sergeyevich Dmitriyev
  13. 2 II. Intermezzo: Adagio 11:15
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Intermezzo: Adagio
    Duration
    11:15
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    İdil Biret
    Ensemble
    Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Alexander Sergeyevich Dmitriyev
  14. 3 III. Finale: Alla breve 15:36
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Finale: Alla breve
    Duration
    15:36
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    İdil Biret
    Ensemble
    Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Alexander Sergeyevich Dmitriyev
  15. 4 Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 26:04
    Track
    4
    Title
    Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
    Duration
    26:04
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    İdil Biret
    Ensemble
    Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
    Conductor
    Heinz Rögner