Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1

Amazon.com Although the late Sviatoslav Richter spent his later years concentrating on Bach, Beethoven, and Haydn, he never completely abandoned the music of his native country. His reading of Rachmaninov's most popular concerto, captured in fine late-'50s stereo, is one of the most glorious ever recorded. Richter's amazing technique is completely up to the demands of Rachmaninov's difficult writing, and he plays the heart-on-sleeve melodies with such refined intensity that they never sound sentimental. This performance is a truly amazing example of great pianism, very strongly supported by the fine orchestra and its little-known conductor. Unfortunately, the accompanying Tchaikovsky is a dud. Karajan and Richter recorded this work together as a favor to a record-company executive, but they don't seem to be in sympathy. The conductor's excessive refinement holds the pianist back, and the result is much too restrained for the music. Never mind. The Rachmaninov alone is easily worth the price of this disc. --Leslie Gerber Product description Used CD
ASIN: B000001GQD
VSKU: LFV.B000001GQD.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky|Sergey Rachmaninov|Herbert von Karajan|Stanislaw Wislocki|Vienna Symphony Orchestra|Sviatoslav Richter|Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
Binding: Audio cd
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Condition Notes: CD Very Good - Case is in great condition. Comes with all artwork. Disc quality is near perfect. Guarantee in working condition.