From Moscow With Love

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Shostakovitch's influence shadows much of this disc, most obviously in the Trumpet Concerto of his friend Moissei Vainberg. It's a serious work, despite its plethora of virtuosic opportunities for the soloist. There's an emotionally charged slow movement and perky outer ones. While it's a tough workout for any trumpet virtuoso, Nakariakov, at 23, is one of the world's elite players, so this work holds no terrors for him. He sails through it with firm, lovely tonal variety, making the most of the lyrical first movement, the darker second, and the quote-filled finale. Artunian's jazzy concerto is a light appetizer to the Vainberg, and the harmless Gliere Concerto, arranged for flugelhorn, gives us an opportunity to hear that mellifluous instrument. The Vainberg is the main event and it's worth knowing, while Nakariakov's splendid playing will entrance. --Dan Davis

From Moscow With Love, Music, Alexander Arutiunian, Reyngol'd Glière, Moshei Vainberg, Andrey Boreyko, Sergei Nakariakov, Jenaer Philharmonie, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Concerto, French Horn Concerto, Orchestral & Symphonic, Trumpet Concerto

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one of the best classical trumpet albums ever recorded

The best Arutiunian recording around!

Rarely Heard Works for Trumpet and Orchestra Courtesy of Nakariakov and Boreyko

A great CD

More of the best

From Moscow With Love
Alexander Arutiunian , Reyngol'd Glière , Moshei Vainberg , Andrey Boreyko , Sergei Nakariakov , and Jenaer Philharmonie
Manufacturer: Teldec
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Tracks:

Arutiunian: Concerto For Trumpet And Orchestra
Vainberg: Concerto For Trumpet And Orchestra Op. 94: Allegro molto
Vainberg: Concerto For Trumpet And Orchestra Op. 94: Andante
Vainberg: Concerto For Trumpet And Orchestra Op. 94: Andante
Gliere: Concerto For Horn And Orchestra, Op. 91: Allegro
Gliere: Concerto For Horn And Orchestra, Op. 91: Andante
Gliere: Concerto For Horn And Orchestra, Op. 91: Moderato-Allegro vivace

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Shostakovitch's influence shadows much of this disc, most obviously in the Trumpet Concerto of his friend Moissei Vainberg. It's a serious work, despite its plethora of virtuosic opportunities for the soloist. There's an emotionally charged slow movement and perky outer ones. While it's a tough workout for any trumpet virtuoso, Nakariakov, at 23, is one of the world's elite players, so this work holds no terrors for him. He sails through it with firm, lovely tonal variety, making the most of the lyrical first movement, the darker second, and the quote-filled finale. Artunian's jazzy concerto is a light appetizer to the Vainberg, and the harmless Gliere Concerto, arranged for flugelhorn, gives us an opportunity to hear that mellifluous instrument. The Vainberg is the main event and it's worth knowing, while Nakariakov's splendid playing will entrance. --Dan Davis

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one of the best classical trumpet albums ever recorded.......2006-10-27

While the music recorded here does not deserve mention alongside the trumpet concerti of Haydn and Hummel and the second Brandenburg concerto of Bach, nevertheless these are very good compositions, and not often heard. They'll add a good deal of depth to your collection, even if your interest is in classical orchestral music generally and not trumpet music specifically.

Nakariakov is an able virtuoso and he serves these pieces well. In my opinion, he elsewhere has devoted far too much of his efforts to impressive but superficial showpieces and transcriptions; this is one of the few of his albums of full length concert works from the trumpet repertoire. So while it is perhaps not as effective as other of his albums in terms of trumpet virtuosity for its own sake, in my estimation this is nevertheless his most sophisticated and aesthetically meaningful album and the greatest accomplishment of his career.

The Arutiunian concerto is a shorter, pleasingly tuneful work that strikes me as two parts Saint-Saëns, one part Russian modality. For as familiar as the piece is to trumpeters, it is unfortunately not often heard outside of their teaching studios. So while there is in fact not a great deal of competition, this is certainly the best recorded performance of the piece I've heard; and it would be hard to image a superior reading by any of the world's great trumpet virtuosi, for here we have a passionate, technically formidable performance, and by a Russian player to boot.

Many reviewers write of the Veinberg concerto as representative of the style of Shostakovich, but I think that comparison could only stand up in consideration of Shostakovich's most abstract, dissonant, experimental works: the Fourth Symphony, for example. To my mind this piece has far more in common with Bartók and Hindemith than with the large majority of Shostakovich. It's sparsely orchestrated and very dry, the full ensemble sounding only occasionally; and even then the writing is very lean, never approaching any sort of rich, sumptuous, Brahmsian sonority. The thematic material is highly absract (and this is rare for a trumpet concerto... the only other pieces I would consider assigning to the same category of expression would be those by Henri Thomasi).

In the Glière, a horn concerto played here on the flugelhorn, it's really surprising just how much Nakariakov sounds like a trombone player. It's a gorgeous and unique sound that he makes, lyrical and captivating. The piece comes out of the language of early Romanticism, recalling Schubert and Mendelssohn (as Glière had no intention of risking his life and career by adopting the dissonant, experimental language that got Shostakovich into so much trouble with the Soviets), but again with notes of a very Russian character, as with the other pieces on this album.

A real accomplishment for Nakariakov.

The best Arutiunian recording around!.......2006-03-22

I have been looking for a recording of the Artiunian trumpet concerto that accurately captured the composer's many dynamic, breathe, and tempo markings--which are all very precise. Nakariakov does it, and still gives the piece the Armenian soulfulness it contains. Even if you never listen to anything else on this CD, you will have the most masterful recording to date of the Artiunian trumpet concerto. I enjoy it tremendously.

Rarely Heard Works for Trumpet and Orchestra Courtesy of Nakariakov and Boreyko.......2005-11-17

Now and then a CD happens along that is so tasty that it becomes a surprise favorite. This beautifully performed recording features the fine trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov with Andrey Boreyko conducting the Jenaer Philharmonie.

The works are varied, from the delightful but not so challenging Gliere Concerto for horn & orchestra in B flat (here adapted for flugelhorn) to the brilliant Mieczyslaw Vainberg Concerto for trumpet & orchestra in B flat, Op 94. This latter is a work of dynamic, dramatic contrasts, from the lyrical beauty of the opening movement to the deeply moving slow movement to the challenging and high-flying finale. Nakariakov is a true virtuoso and his facility with his instrument and intense commitment to the score make this a joy to hear. The CD opens with a bit of pastiche in the delightful Concerto for trumpet and orchestra by Alexander Arutiunian, an apropos introduction for this fine recital.

Andrey Boreyko provides superb collaboration with his sensitive conducting. These two young men are important rising stars in the field and welcome additions from Russia to the stages of the world. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, November 05

A great CD.......2005-01-06

Sergei's Artunian is one of the best ive ever heard. His interpritation of that piece is perfect. Being a young trumpet player myself, it is an inspiration to listen to such a great musician. Both the other pieces on this cd are exellent. The Vainberg concerto is amazing, you can also hear quotes from some of the most well known trumpet exerpts, including petrouchka and mahlers 5th. The Horn Concerto is played beautifully on the flugel horn. His phrasing and expression are perfect.
A great album, well worth the buy!
Adam

More of the best.......2002-03-21

Another Nakariakov recording; for those of us who don't get to hear this young man perform live, this is THE next best thing! Sergei is a phenomenon!!

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very enjoyable
for lover of a beautiful sound
bougt for my adopted Russian granddaughter.
From Russia With Love
CD and DVD -- zamechatel'niye!

From Russia With Love

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ASIN: B0009Y260O
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

From Russia With Love
Lara's Theme
Vetscherni Zvon
Far East Of The Sun
Ej Ukhnem
Kalinka
Two Guitars
The Legend of the 12 Robbers
Hold Me Once More
Dorogoj Dlinnoju
Dream Away
Lutshje Bulo
Moscow Nights
Poljushko Polje
Otschi Tschornije
Russian National Hymn

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very enjoyable.......2007-02-18

If you enjoyed Helmut Lotti's other CDs you will want to add this to your collection. You might prefer one of his 'classic' collections if you are a new fan.
Kay

for lover of a beautiful sound.......2007-01-13

i first hear helmet lotti in a public television special and fell in love with the clear beautiful tone of his voice. he can truly add a special touch with his voice to any piece. each one is a masterpiece. i will be buying more of his music. my family even enjoys listening to it and it is quite rare we all agree on the same music.

bougt for my adopted Russian granddaughter........2006-04-03

Bought for my Russian adopted granddaughter, checked it out and was really impressed with the scope and diversity of Helmut Otto.
The photography was spectacular!!
His voice and talent are excellent, I am giving it to her for Easter, I know she will enjoy it.

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Mirriam M. Hamelly

From Russia With Love.......2006-03-22

The music, the sites throughout Russia and the explanation of what the culture represented in the past would be enjoyed be anyone.

CD and DVD -- zamechatel'niye!.......2005-10-21

The local PBS channel featured Helmut Lotti's "From Russia With Love" for the recent pledge drive. They got my support! And I got this wonderful CD and equally wonderful DVD. Helmut Lotti has a superb voice and he sings these Russian songs with such passion! Remarkably, he does not speak Russian, but learned the lyrics phonetically. Here are some of my favorite folk songs: Polyushko polye, Cherniye ochi, Kalinka. And some popular Russian songs which made it to the American hit parade: Dorogoy dlinnoyu ("Those Were the Days, My Friend") and the English language rendition of "Dream Away" ("A Stranger in Paradise"). Helmut gives a sweet, personal touch to movie themes "From Russia With Love" and "Lara's Theme" and a poignant "Far East of the Sun." These latter are sung in English. The final stanza of "Far East," a song from the Siberian gulag, could bring tears to your eyes! The finale is the Russian National Anthem. This is one of the most beautiful and singable of all anthems. The pleasing music has recently been given new lyrics by its original composer. Helmut sings the updated version accompanied by the Red Army Ensemble. My only criticism of the CD: lyrics should have been provided for nonRussian speakers. But I'm certain a web-search could easily locate lyrics and translations. The DVD features the same wonderful songs, with videos of Russian villagers and Cossacks in traditional costume. Helmut's trip through Russia on the TransSiberia Railroad provides the backdrop to the musical DVD. Through his eyes you see the splendor of this awesome, huge country. I recommend watching the DVD to get a feel for the artist's own appreciation of Russia. You'll feel the love each time you listen to the CD!

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Best-Loved Piano Classics 1

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Fant-Impromtu in c#, Op.66
Waltz in A Flat, Op.39, No.15
Son in A, K.331: III. Alla Turca (Allegretto)
Minuet in C
Kinderszenen, Op.15 No.7: Traumerai
Un Sospiro (Concert Study)
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Humoresque, Op.101 No.7
Woodland Sketches, Op.51 No.1: To A Wild Rose
Automne, Op.35 No.2
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Children's Corner Ste: Golliwogg's Cakewalk
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Melody in F, Op.3 No.1
The Maiden And The Nightingale (Goyescas)
Ritual Fire Dance (El Amor Brujo)
Tango, Op.165 No.2

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An artist at work
Vintage Early Rubinstein

Rubinstein Collection, Vol. 2

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Waltz No. 2, Op. 34, No. 1 In A-Flat Major
Waltz No. 7, Op. 64, No. 2 In C-Sharp Minor
Mazurka No. 23, Op. 33, No. 2 In D Major
Mazurka No. 35, Op. 63, No. 1 In B Major
Mazurka No. 39, Op. 63, No. 1 In B Major
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Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10 In E Major
Liebestraum No. 3 In A-flat Major
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Preludes, Book I: No. 10: La cathedrale engloutie
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Prole Do Bebe, Book I: No. 6: A pobrezinha
Prole Do Bebe, Book I: No. 7: O Polichinelo

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An artist at work.......2001-09-13

When these recordings were made, hearing music coming from a rudimental display was probably considered a miracle; discs were made to amaze people, maybe to show off technical improvements, an above all to sell music: the quality of the recorded performance didn't matter too much, while the important thing was to have a Waltz by Chopin or a Prelude by Debussy on record. But Arthur Rubinstein always did concern about quality: he didn't make any mechanical piano recording, because he thought the piano sounded "like a banjo", and he accepted to get into a studio only after being sure the results were going to be worthy. While other musicians did anything to get immortalized into Concerto-for-banjo-like recordings, Ruby chose to wait until recorded music was a serious thing. Indeed, in this early selection of encores, we hear a great pianist, but an even greater artist, in whom we can easily recognise the main character of Rubinstein's beautiful autobiography.

Vintage Early Rubinstein.......2000-10-10

The recordings on this CD date from 1929-1937, and catch Rubinstein during his years as a devil-may-care virtuoso. Because of the limited playing time of 78rpm records, all of the pieces featured here are shorter works, which makes for a wonderful grab-bag of selections showcasing Rubinstein's wide pianistic culture. With two exceptions, all of the performances here show Rubinstein at his best.

One exception, Chopin's Waltz Op. 34, No. 1, suffers from some crudely banged out bass notes during the coda. Rubinstein transforms this piece from "Grande Valse Brilliante" into "Grand Valse Violente."

Of special importance here are Rubinstein's first official recordings of several pieces associated with him. Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10 is irresistable in his hands, the friska being tossed off with flirtatious elan. (There is actually an earlier recording, from 1910, of the Rhapsody which was not included in this collection) The ever popular Consolation No. 3, on the other hand is rather strange: the left hand part suffers from some uneven fingerwork which makes the piece sound like a habanera, ruining the poetic atmosphere of the music.

Rubinstein's arrangements of Falla's Dance of Terror and Fire Dance were favorite encores which flatly contradict his criticism of Vladimir Horowitz' Carmen Variations as being in poor taste. As encores, both pianists' arrangements were marvelous pieces that brought audiences to their feet.

Concluding this volume are three selections from Villa-Lobos' Doll Suite. They are wonderful pieces of charming fluff that Rubinstein performed from time to time.

Tracks:

Concerto Grosso No. 5 In D Minor: 2. Allegro
Adagio In G Minor For Strings And Organ
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G: 3. Allegro
Sonata For Violin Solo In G Minor: 2. Fuga
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C Sharp Minor 'Moonlight': 1. Adagio Sostenuto
Minuet In E From String Quintet Op. 13 No. 5
Piano Concerto No. 2 In B Flat, Op. 83: 2. Allegro Appassionato
Waltz In D Flat, Op. 64 No. 1
Piano Trio In E Minor Op. 90 'Dumky': 6. Lento Maestoso - Vivace, quasi movimento - Lento Vivace
Pomp & Circumstance: March No. 1
Elegie, Op. 24: Molto Adagio
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: 1. Morning Mood
Symphony In G, 'Surprise': 2. Andante
Messiah: Chorus: Hallelujah
Sinfonietta: 1. Allegretto - Allegro - Maestoso
Liebesfreud

Tracks:

Motet: Osculetur Me
Liebestraum No 3 In A Flat
Elias Op. 70: Her Gott Abrahams
Piano Concerto No. 21 In C, K.467 (Elvira Madigan): 2. Andante
TOSCA: Vissi d'arte, vissi d'amore
Prelude In C Sharp Minor, Op. 3 No. 2
Concerto de Aranjuez: 2. Adagio
Pavane pour une infante defunte
Le Carnaval des Animaux: 13. Le cygne
Gymnopedie No. 1
Finlandia
Piano Trio In E Flat, D. 929: 2. Andante con moto
The Sleeping Beauty: Rose Adagio
The Four Seasons: Allegro
Die Walkure: Hojotoho! Heiaha! (Walkurenritt)

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Here's an interesting concept: two CDs of great classical music excerpts combined with a nearly 250-page booklet featuring a glossary of all the major classical terms (from adagio to zarzuela), along with brief biographical notes for all the composers included. The excerpts are all generally superb, the price can't be beat, and the liner notes should be informative to any classical neophyte--not a bad introduction to classical music's greatest hits. The set might have been even more effective if the music was listed chronologically (rather than by composer's last name), but this is a minor qualm. --Edward Garabedian

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An Ennio Morricone Anthology: All Music Composed & Conducted By Ennio Morricone - From The EMI General Music Vaults

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Remembering Past Enchantments And Past Ills
Delightful scores from Ennio Morricone

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Belinda May
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Remembering Past Enchantments And Past Ills.......2004-06-07

Few composers outside of the classical canon have expressed the ineffable as beautifully as Ennio Morricone. The Italian Morricone, who has written scores of wildly varying quality for over 400 films, came to international prominence with and is still best - known in America for his "Spaghetti Western" scores of several classic Sergio Leone films of the Sixties, such as A Fistful of Dollars (1964), The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (1966), and Once Upon A Time In The West (1969).

With the Leone scores, Morricone created musical pieces structured like complex mathematical equations, many of which were suffused with a driving, hypnotic, and archetypal power. In fact, the soundtrack for The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly was so dramatically dynamic that it thoroughly outstripped the finished film in terms of imaginative potential. Only with Once Upon A Time In The West did Leone create a film well crafted and realized enough to match Morricone's entrancing, playful, and occasionally perditious score. Similarly, Dario Argento's The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (1969) almost completely failed to utilize Morricone's contribution, the best portions of which were heard only dimly and sporadically in the finished film. Leone's late masterpiece, Once Upon A Time In America (1984), two - thirds a perfect film, also failed to fully rise to the occasion of Morricone's simultaneously poignant, wistful, and wonderfully exuberant score.

Today, Morricone's work is available on literally hundreds of soundtracks and soundtrack compilations dedicated to the composer, very few of which are entirely satisfying. An Ennio Morricone Anthology (1995), which contains 45 tracks from 39 films produced in Italy from 1965 onward, perpetuates this frustrating tradition.

Of the 45 tracks, about a third represent Morricone realizing or approaching the height of his talent, another third are fairly interesting but ultimately repetitious and self-cannibalizing, and the final third, which may have worked reasonably well within the context of the films they were written for, never rise above the status of shrill, discordant, and bellowing kitsch (several attempt a Henry Mancini - like levity and fall flat). In fact, there is a great deal of healthy, raw, and leveling vulgarity even in some of Morricone's most famous compositions, such as "Le Vent, Le Cri" from 1981's The Professional and "Chi Mai" from 1971's Maddalena, both of which are included.

Those seeking haunting compositions on the scale of "L'Estasi Dell 'Oro" or "Il Triello" from The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly or "Poverty" from Once Upon A Time In America will be disappointed to find very few pieces approaching their caliber here, especially if already familiar with such well - known pieces such as "Moscow Farewell" from the 1987 film of the same name or the otherworldly "Il Gatto A Nove Code" from The Cat O' Nine Tails (1971).

As compositions of vastly different quality are interspersed amongst one another in dizzying array, many may find An Ennio Morricone Anthology virtually impossible to listen to from beginning to end without skipping tracks repeatedly. As a genius whose greatest compositions address both the immanent and the transcendent, both perdition and salvation, both the archaic and the modern, Morricone and his admirers deserve a more carefully selected and thoughtfully produced anthology than this haphazard collection offers.

Delightful scores from Ennio Morricone.......1998-12-19

Few composers in film music today are as greatly admired as Ennio Morricone whose scores for a wide range of screen fares and many Oscar nominations and wins have attracted the attention of fans all over the world. This compilation is one of the best and contains very fine original musics and rare tracks of this Italian composer.

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500 Classic Masterpieces

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ASIN: B00008FZWM
Release Date: 1992-11-04

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A must-have for any piano lover!
A Rarified Talent

Emil Gilels Edition [Box Set]

Manufacturer: Melodiya
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Pavanes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Ballads | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000001HDS
Release Date: 1997-02-11

Tracks:

Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': Adagio cantabile
Piano Sonata No. 8 In C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': Rondo. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 'Moonlight': Adagio sostenuto
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 'Moonlight': Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 14 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 'Moonlight': Presto agitato
Impromptu In F Minor, D 935 No. 1, Op. 142
Pavane pour une Infante defunte
Jeux d' eau
Sonata-reminiscenza In A Minor, Op. 38, No. 1: Allegretto tranquillo (Andantino con moto) - Svegliando - Tempo 1
Etude In A-Flat Major, Op. posthum
Etude In F Minor, Op. 25, No. 2
From 'The Love For Three Oranges', Op. 33: Scherzo
From 'The Love For Three Oranges', Op. 33: March

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No. 1, In E Minor, Op. 11: Allegro maestoso
Piano Concerto No. 1, In E Minor, Op. 11: Romance. Larghetto
Piano Concerto No. 1, In E Minor, Op. 11: Rondo. Vivace
Concert Champetre In D Major: Adagio - Allegro molto
Concert Champetre In D Major: Andante
Concert Champetre In D Major: Finale. Presto tres gai

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Piano Sonata In B-Flat Major, K.281: Allegro
Piano Sonata In B-Flat Major, K.281: Andante amoroso
Piano Sonata In B-Flat Major, K.281: Rondo. Allegro
Paisiello's Opera 'I filosofi immaginarii', K.398: 6 Variations In F Major On A 'Salve tu, Domine'
Gluck's Opera 'Pilger von Mekka', K.455: 10 Variations In G Major On A 'Unser dummer Pobel meint'
Fantasia In D Minor, K.397
Piano Sonata In A Minor, K.310: Allegro maestoso
Piano Sonata In A Minor, K.310: Andante cantabile con espressione
Piano Sonata In A Minor, K.310: Presto

Tracks:

Moments musicaux, D 780, Op. 94: No. 1 In C Major
Moments musicaux, D 780, Op. 94: No. 2 In A-flat Major
Moments musicaux, D 780, Op. 94: No.3 In F Minor
Moments musicaux, D 780, Op. 94: No. 4 In C-sharp Minor
Moments musicaux, D 780, Op. 94: No. 5 In F Minor
Moments musicaux, D 780, Op. 94: No. 6 In A-flat Major
Piano Sonata No. 2 In B Minor, Op. 64: 1. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 2 In B Minor, Op. 64: 2. Largo
Piano Sonata No. 2 In B Minor, Op. 64: 3. Moderato (con moto) - Allegretto con moto - Adagio - Moderato
Arabeske In C Major, Op. 18
Ballade No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 23

Tracks:

Piano Sonata No. 3 In F-sharp Minor, Op. 23: 1. Drammatico
Piano Sonata No. 3 In F-sharp Minor, Op. 23: 2. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 3 In F-sharp Minor, Op. 23: 3. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 3 In F-sharp Minor, Op. 23: 4. Presto con fuoco
5 Preludes, Op. 74: 1. Douloureux dechirant
5 Preludes, Op. 74: 2. Tes lent, contemplatif
5 Preludes, Op. 74: 3. Allegro drammatico
5 Preludes, Op. 74: 4. Lent, vague, indecis
5 Preludes, Op. 74: 5. Fier, beliqueux
Piano Sonate No. 29 In B-flat Major, Op. 106 'Grosse Sonate fur das Hammerklavier': 1. Allegro
Piano Sonate No. 29 In B-flat Major, Op. 106 'Grosse Sonate fur das Hammerklavier': 2. Scherzo. Assai vivace - Presto - Tempo 1
Piano Sonate No. 29 In B-flat Major, Op. 106 'Grosse Sonate fur das Hammerklavier': 3. Adagio sostenuto. Appassionate e con molto sentimento
Piano Sonate No. 29 In B-flat Major, Op. 106 'Grosse Sonate fur das Hammerklavier': 4. Largo - Allegro risoluto

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This wonderful five-disc set presents Emil Gilels in previously unpublished stereo recordings from live performances. One disc is devoted to concertos by Chopin (wonderful!) and Poulenc. The others are all solo piano, including a full disc of Mozart, three Beethoven sonatas (including the mighty Hammerklavier), major works of Scriabin, Schubert, and Shostakovich, and other shorter works. Gilels was one of the major pianists of our century. He played all of this music with great integrity and plenty of color. Melodiya's editors have selected well; there isn't a dud in the series, and some of the performances are truly magnificent. Highly recommended to pianophiles! -- Leslie Gerber

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A must-have for any piano lover!.......2004-07-30

Gilels publicly performed a limited number of pieces (he only played those with which he felt a "personal relationship," this set demonstrates the wide range Gilels had as a pianist. From the transcendent Mozart to the earthly 20th century Medtner, Gilels is always in total control of how he presents the music.
A previous reviewer claimed that Gilels "shaded" all of his playing the same way regardless of the composer or piece being performed. I emphatically disagree with this statement; if you listen to a lot of piano recordings, you become aware of the subtle nuances different performers have and how they present different pieces. Gilels very clearly differentiates the clarity of Mozart's classicism with the distinctly "Russian" music of Prokofiev. If you are interested in understanding the art of pianism, you will not be disappointed by this set.

A Rarified Talent.......2000-03-22

This is one of the better box sets I've seen lately. The choice of repetoire is wonderful, covering the classics, (Mozart, Beethoven) to the Romantics, (Schubert, Schumann, Chopin), to twentieth century masterpieces by Ravel, Shostakovich and Scriabin. The surprises of the set are the Medtner Sonata (Lovely!) and the Poulenc concerto. Absolute stunners both. My main hitch is with Gilels himself. While every performance is near definitive, it's Gilels who can't seem to see much difference between Mozart and Scriabin. He colors and shades everything almost exactly the same way and while it is fascinating, it just gets old sometimes. I'm just hard to convince that one mans personality can so ruthlessly crush that of the composers and be RIGHT everytime. It's not possible, especially in light of the great composers portrayed within. But it is fascinating to hear Gilels battle with the material in such a way, even if you just end up feeling sorry for the futility of it all. A fantastic buy at a little over $30.

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Piano Interludes

Manufacturer: Compendia
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000000BIW
Release Date: 1997-08-26

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No. 5, 'Emperor': Allegro
Piano Concerto No. 21: Andante
Piano Sonata No. 11: (Rondo) alla turca: Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 15: Allegro
'Moonlight' Sonata: Adagio sostenuto
Fur Elise
Piano Concerto No. 20: Romance
'Pathetique' Sonata: Adagio cantabile
'Trout' Quintet: Theme And Variations: Andantino allegro
Impromptu In A-Flat Major

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No. 1: Allegro maestoso
The 19 Waltzes: No. 1, 'Grande Valse Brillante,' Op. 18
The 19 Waltzes: No. 6, 'Minute Waltz'
The 19 Waltzes: No. 7
The 19 Waltzes: No. 11
The 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 7
The 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 16
The 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 18
The 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 20
Piano Sonata No. 2: Funeral March
Piano Concerto In A Minor: Intermezzo: Andantino grazioso
Piano Concerto No. 1: Allegro maestoso, tempo giusto
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Love Dreams No. 3

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No. 1: Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso: Allegro con spirito - Tchaikovsky
Piano Concerto In A Minor: Allegro moderato
Piano Concerto No. 1: Maestoso
Piano Concerto No. 2: Allegretto grazioso
Poeme erotique

Tracks:

Prelude In C-Sharp Minor
Piano Concerto No. 2: Adagio sostenuto
Piano Concerto No. 3: Finale: Alla breve
'Trois Gymnopedies': Lent et douloureux
The Entertainer
Solace
Piano Concerto For Left Hand: Finale
Rhapsody In Blue
'Lady, Be Good!': The Man I Love
'George White's Scandals Of 1924': Somebody Loves Me
'Lady, Be Good!': Fascinating Rhythm

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