Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3; Kabalevsky: Rondo
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Composer: Dmitry KabalevskyComposer: Sergey Rachmaninov
Composer: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Conductor: Kyrill Kondrashin
Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Performer: Van Cliburn
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2009-01-13
Music Label: Testament UK
Music reviews of Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3; Kabalevsky: Rondo
Music Review: Brilliant Performances by the Young Van Cliburn
Rating: 5 Stars
I have more recordings of the Tchaikovsky First Piano Concerto and the Rachmaninov Third that I can recall. There are even other fine recordings made by Van Cliburn of these concertos but this disc is an astonishing historical recording. On this CD is the final of the Tchaikovsky piano competition in April 1958 played by Van Cliburn. There is a palpable sense of history being made as one listens to these performances. The Tchaikovsky First Piano Concerto is simply magnificent with Van Cliburn performing at the height of his powers. The first movement is played with such commitment that the audience erupts in applause. The show middle movement is lovingly played and the finale busts with energy and is as thrilling as any performance I have heard. The Rachmaninov Third Concerto is even more impressive with Van Cliburn performing the longer cadenza with such emotion that it is impossible not be feel the emotional impact.
The final piece on this disc, a Rondo by Kabalevsky, was written for the competition and was performed between the concertos during the actual competition. It is standard competition fare demonstrating ability more than being a memorable work. The disc preserves the applause of the audience and one can hear the coughs and sneezes of the audience. Fortunately, the coughing is not excessive. The Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra could certainly play better but one hardly notices the deficiencies with all of the energy and commitment of Van Cliburn. Cliburn does make his own mistakes during the performance that are noticeable but, again, one is impressed by the level of his playing.
The sound is mono but, other than the audience noise, the recording is clear. The notes by Bryce Morrison describe the political climate how Van Cliburn swept up the hearts of the Russian people. There is a photograph of Van Cliburn on the back of the booklet showing the pianist at the keyboard, bouquets of flowers covering the stage, surrounded by an adoring crowd.
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