Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Franck: Symphonic Variations / Litolff: Concerto Symphonique ~ Curzon
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Composer: Johannes BrahmsComposer: Cesar Franck
Composer: Henry Litolff
Conductor: Adrian Boult
Conductor: George Szell
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Performer: Clifford Curzon
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1999-08-10
Music Label: Decca
Soundtracks:
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 15: I Maestoso
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 15: II Adagio
- Piano Concerto No. 1 In D Minor, Op. 15: III Rondo: Allegro ma non tropo
- Symphonic Variations For Piano & Orchestra
- Concert symphonique No.4 Op.12: Scherzo
Music reviews of Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Franck: Symphonic Variations / Litolff: Concerto Symphonique ~ Curzon
Music Review: Top honors to Curzon/Szell in my book
Rating: 5 Stars
I think I've reached the point where I enjoy this product of Brahms' youth as much as his later Second Piano Concerto. This performance by Curzon and Szell stands at the head of the class, and CLASS is the perfect description here. I'm familiar with two other versions of this Brahms work that Szell recorded some time ago as well, with Leon Fleisher and Rudolf Serkin. While both of these pianists perform extremely well, Curzon moves to a higher level. He provides the nimbleness of Fleisher AND the sturdiness of Serkin, but he offers greater suppleness, repose and refinement. His lovely phrasing is more imaginative and he is more musical in his playing. The greater musicality is often manifested in the range of sonority he displays in fleshing out notes, particularly in the second movement. Though Fleisher might play with more abandon in the final movement, my overall experience with Curzon is simply more enjoyable. George Szell is superb as well, as he is also in both of the other recordings. Frankly, I own and enjoy all three of the Szell-led renditions, but if I had to go with one it would be the Curzon, though I do like very much the raw power of Serkin/Szell.
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