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

$27.99
Label
Chandos
Release Date
May 1, 2003
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      RACHMANINOV, SERGEI
    • PERFORMER
      Wild, Royal Po, Horenstein
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      May 01, 2003
    • UPC
      095115107829
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      CHAN 10078(2) X
    • LABEL
      Chandos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      2
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Vivace

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    2. II. Andante

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    3. III. Allegro vivace

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    4. I. Moderato

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    5. II. Adagio sostenuto

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    6. III. Allegro scherzando

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    7. I. Allegro

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    8. II. Intermezzo: Adagio —

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    9. III. Finale: Allegro

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    10. I. Allegro vivace (alla breve)

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    11. II. Largo —

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    12. III. Allegro vivace

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein

    13. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

      Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff

      Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Earl Wild

      Conductor: Jascha Horenstein



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