Strauss

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Hélène Grimaud, who started recording as a teenager, is a splendid pianist. But this isn't a splendid record, and it's not all her fault. The Schumann Concerto is beautifully played by the pianist, but David Zinman doesn't get much impulse out of the orchestra. The over-resonant recording smothers whatever rhythmic vitality the orchestra's playing had. Once we get to Strauss, though, the blame gets spread around, as the playing of both the soloist and the orchestra seems to be pretty where it should be exciting, even demonic. Try Martha Argerich or Peter Serkin (both Sony) for the Strauss, Ivan Moravec (Dorian) or Nelson Freire (Odyssey) for the Schumann. -- Leslie Gerber

Tracks:

I. Allegro Affettuoso
II. Intermezzo: Andantino Grazioso
III. Allegro Vivace
Allegro Vivace
Tranquillo
A Tempo. Sostenuto
Un Poco Animato. Quasi Cadenza

Tracks:

I. Capriccio - Presto Energico
II. Intermezzo - Andante
III. Capriccio - Allegro Passionato
IV. Intermezzo - Adagio
V. Intermezzo - Andante Con Grazia
VI. Intermezzo - Andantino Teneramente
VII. Capriccio - Allegro Agitato
I. Andante Moderato
II. Andante Non Troppo
III. Andante Con Moto
I. Intermezzo - Allegro Non Assai
II. Intermezzo - Andante Teneramente
III. Ballade - Allegro Energico
IV. Intermezzo - Alegretto Un Poco Agitato
V. Romanze - Andante
VI. Intermezzo - Andante, Largo E Mesto
I. Intermezzo - Adagio
II. Intermezzo - Andantino Un Poco Agitato
III. Intermezzo - Grazioso E Giocoso
IV. Rhapsodie - Allegro Risoluto

Tracks:

I. Allegro
II. Adagio - Andante Con Moto
III. Allegro Agitato
I. Allegramente
II. Adagio Assai
III. Presto

Tracks:

I. Maestoso
II. Adagio
III. Rondo - Allegro Non Troppo
Applause - Applaudissements - Applaus

Tracks:

I. Allegro Moderato
II. Andante Con Moto
III. Rondo: Vivace
I. Vivace Ma Non Troppo
II. Prestissimo
III. Gesangvoll, Mit Innigster Empfindung (Andante Molto Cantabile Ed Espressivo)
I. Moderato Cantabile, Molto Espressivo
II. Allegro Molto
III. Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Fuga - Allegro Ma Non Troppo

Tracks:

I. Moderato
II. Adagio Sostenuto
III. Allegro Scherzando
Allegro
No. 1: Allegro Non Troppo F Minor
No. 2: Allegro C Major
No. 9: Grave C Sharp Minor
Variations On A Theme Of Corelli, Op. 42

Customer Reviews:

Fine Retrospective From Warner Classics Of Helene Grimaud's Best Recordings For This Label.......2007-05-26

Warner Classics has turned once more to its vaults, hoping to reap some additional financial rewards from legendary young French pianist Helene Grimaud, who has now an exclusive recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon. While cynics may criticize this latest compilation from Warner Classics, serious fans of classical music may find much that is rewarding here. Grimaud's disciplined, yet emotionally intense performances have been compared favorably to the likes of Martha Argerich and Claudio Arrau. Many critics and fans have observed that she performs with the wisdom and maturity of an artist who is far more advanced in age than hers (This is an interesting observation in light of the recent success earned by another Deutsche Grammophon recording artist, Lang Lang, who has yet to attain the artistic maturity which Grimaud has demonstrated for years.). In these recordings made for Teldec in the mid to late 1990s, Grimaud was fortunate to work closely with such eminent conductors as David Zinman, Kurt Sanderling and Kurt Masur, and with excellent symphony orchestras in North America and Europe, including the Berliner Staatskapelle, New York Philharmonic and Baltimore Symphony orchestras. Among my favorites is her fiery performance of the Schumann Piano Concerto, which sounds remarkably fresh in her capable hands and in the excellent muscianship demonstrated from the Deutsches-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and conductor David Zinman. Yet another favorite is an exquisitely well-played performance of the Brahms 1st Piano Concerto, in which she is accompanied by Kurt Sanderling and the Berliner Staatskapelle. Not surprisingly, yet another highlight is her excellent, rather vibrant, performance of the Gershwin Piano Concerto with David Zinman conducting the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. If you've wondered why Helene Grimaud has received such ample praise from critics and fans alike, then hopefully you'll find this CD set as an important reason why she has earned such warm adulation from critics and classical music fans across the globe.

Average customer rating:

Perfect Schumann
One of the finest recordings of Schumann's Piano Concerto
The best version of the Schumann Concerto, period.

Grimaud/Zinman: Schumann/Strauss
Robert Schumann , Richard Strauss , David Zinman , Helene Grimaud , and Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Manufacturer: Erato
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000005E3P
Release Date: 1996-02-13

Tracks:

Piano Concerto Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuoso
Piano Concerto Op. 54: II. Intermezzo: Andantino Grazioso
Piano Concerto Op. 54: III. Allegro Vivace
Burleske: Allegro Vivace
Burleske: Tranquillo
Burleske: A Tempo. Sostenuto
Burleske: Un Poco Animato. Quasi Cadenza

Amazon.com

Hélène Grimaud, who started recording as a teenager, is a splendid pianist. But this isn't a splendid record, and it's not all her fault. The Schumann Concerto is beautifully played by the pianist, but David Zinman doesn't get much impulse out of the orchestra. The over-resonant recording smothers whatever rhythmic vitality the orchestra's playing had. Once we get to Strauss, though, the blame gets spread around, as the playing of both the soloist and the orchestra seems to be pretty where it should be exciting, even demonic. Try Martha Argerich or Peter Serkin (both Sony) for the Strauss, Ivan Moravec (Dorian) or Nelson Freire (Odyssey) for the Schumann. -- Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Perfect Schumann.......2001-07-16

Grimaud is at her finest when playing Brahms and Schumann, and it is during these performances that her efforts go from being a vocation to a religion. A woman that takes her art very seriously, she has given us here a recording of almost unparalleled beauty, complete with subtile personal touches, and an attention to detail few artists her age can exhibit. Simply ignore the Amazon review -Helene is not Martha Argerich, nor does she strive to be. She is unique in her approach, and if one has the opportunity to see her play live, she should not be missed. Zinman is a fine conductor, and his efforts here pay off.

One of the finest recordings of Schumann's Piano Concerto.......2001-04-13

Helene Grimaud's version deserves top billing alongside Perahia's two versions as the finest recent recordings of Schumann's piano concerto. Hers is a recording I fell in love with immediately, due to her warm, lyrical playing, not because she may be the prettiest celebrated pianist alive! She seems as celebral and as warm as Perahia is, playing all three movements at nearly the same tempi. Admittedly, the German Symphony Orchestra of Berlin isn't as well moulded an ensemble as either the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra or the Berlin Philharmonic, yet David Zinman does a fine job conducting, letting himself and his orchestra serve as sympathetic accompanists to Grimaud's commanding performance. Both Grimaud and the orchestra also give a fine performance of Strauss' "miniature" piano concerto.

The best version of the Schumann Concerto, period........2000-02-29

I've heard Richter, Perahia (2 versions), Kovacevich, Argerich, and Zimerman on this one concerto. Grimaud's the best, period! Never before has this music been rendered so naturally and effortlessly. Kudos, Ms. Grimaud!

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