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

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Composer
RACHMANINOV, SERGEI
Artist
Wild, Royal Po, Horenstein
Format
CD
Label
Chandos
Released
May 01, 2003
Catalog #
CHAN 10078(2) X
UPC
095115107829

About


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

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 I. Vivace 11:55
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Vivace
    Duration
    11:55
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  3. 2 II. Andante 05:33
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    05:33
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  4. 3 III. Allegro vivace 06:42
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Allegro vivace
    Duration
    06:42
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  5. 4 I. Moderato 09:18
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Moderato
    Duration
    09:18
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  6. 5 II. Adagio sostenuto 10:22
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Adagio sostenuto
    Duration
    10:22
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  7. 6 III. Allegro scherzando 10:41
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Allegro scherzando
    Duration
    10:41
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  8. Disc 2
  9. 1 I. Allegro 14:59
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    14:59
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  10. 2 II. Intermezzo: Adagio — 08:42
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Intermezzo: Adagio —
    Duration
    08:42
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  11. 3 III. Finale: Allegro 11:40
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Finale: Allegro
    Duration
    11:40
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  12. 4 I. Allegro vivace (alla breve) 08:55
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro vivace (alla breve)
    Duration
    08:55
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  13. 5 II. Largo — 05:25
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Largo —
    Duration
    05:25
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  14. 6 III. Allegro vivace 08:36
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Allegro vivace
    Duration
    08:36
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein
  15. 7 Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 20:37
    Track
    7
    Title
    Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43
    Duration
    20:37
    Composer
    Sergei Rachmaninoff
    Performer
    Earl Wild
    Ensemble
    Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Jascha Horenstein