Rachmaninov: Piano Music (Box Set)

Rachmaninov: Piano Music (Box Set)

Rachmaninov: Piano Music (Box Set)
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Composer: Sergey Rachmaninov
Composer: Fritz Kreisler
Conductor: Antoni Wit
Orchestra: Polish Radio Orchestra & Chorus Katowice
Performer: Idil Biret
Edition: Music CD
Format: Box set
CD Release Date: 2000-08-15
Music Label: Naxos
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Vivace
  2. Andante
  3. Allegro Vivace - Andante Ma Non Troppo - Tempo Primo
  4. Allegro Vivace
  5. Largo
  6. Allegro Vivace
  7. Introduction
  8. Variation 1
  9. Theme
  10. Variation 2
  11. Variation 3
  12. Variation 4
  13. Variation 5
  14. Variation 6
  15. Variation 7
  16. Variation 8
  17. Variation 9
  18. Variation 10
  19. Variation 11
  20. Variation 12
  21. Variation 13
  22. Variation 14
  23. Variation 15
  24. Variation 16
  25. Variation 17
  26. Variation 18
  27. Variation 19
  28. Variation 20
  29. Variation 21
  30. Variation 22
  31. Variation 23
  32. Variation 24
Music CD 2
  1. Moderato
  2. Adagio Sostenuto
  3. Allegro Scherzando
  4. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
  5. Intermezzo: Adagio
  6. Finale: Alla Breve
Music CD 3
  1. No. 1 In F Minor: Allegro Non Troppo
  2. No. 2 In C Major: Allegro
  3. No. 3 In C Minor: Grave
  4. No. 4 In D Minor: Moderato
  5. No. 5 In E Flat Minor: Non Allegro
  6. No. 6 In E Flat Major: Allegro Con Fuoco
  7. No. 7 In G Minor: Moderato
  8. No. 8 In C Sharp Minor: Grave
  9. No. 1 In C Minor: Allegro Agitato
  10. No. 2 In A Minor: Lento Assai
  11. No. 3 In F Sharp Minor: Allegro Molto
  12. No. 4 In B Minor: Allegro Assai
  13. No. 5 In E Flat Minor: Appassionata
  14. No. 6 In A Minor: Allegro
  15. No. 7 In C Minor: Lento
  16. No. 8 In D Minor: Allegro Moderato
  17. No. 9 In D Major: Allegro Moderato
Music CD 4
  1. No. 1 In F Sharp Minor
  2. No. 2 In F Major
  3. No. 3 In C Minor - E Flat Minor
  4. I. Romance In F Sharp Minor
  5. II. Prelude In E Flat Minor
  6. III. Melodie In E Major
  7. IV. Gavotte In D Major
  8. I. Nocturne In A Minor
  9. II. Valse In A Major
  10. III. Barcarolle In G Minor
  11. IV. Melodie In E Minor
  12. V. Humoresque In G Major
  13. VI. Romance In F Minor
  14. VII. Mazurka In D Flat Major
Music CD 5
  1. No. 1 In F Sharp Minor: Largo
  2. No. 2 In B Major: Maestoso
  3. No. 3 In D Minor: Tempo Di Minuetto
  4. No. 4 In D Major: Andante Cantabile
  5. No. 5 In G Minor: Alla Marcia
  6. No. 6 In E Flat Major: Andante
  7. No. 7 In C Minor: Allegro
  8. No. 8 In A Flat Major: Allegro Vivace
  9. No. 9 In E Flat Minor: Presto
  10. No. 10 In G Flat Major: Largo
  11. No. 1: Elegie In E Flat Minor
  12. No. 2: Prelude In C Sharp Minor
  13. No. 3: Melodie In E Major
  14. No. 4: Polichinelle In F Sharp Minor
  15. No. 5: Serenade In B Flat Minor
Music CD 6
  1. No. 1 In C Major: Allegro Vivace
  2. No. 2 In B Flat Minor: Allegretto
  3. No. 3 In E Major: Allegro Vivace
  4. No. 4 In E Minor: Allegro Con Brio
  5. No. 5 In G Major: Moderato
  6. No. 6 In F Minor: Allegro Appassionato
  7. No. 7 In F Major: Moderato
  8. No. 8 In A Minor: Vivo
  9. No. 9 In A Major: Allegro Moderato
  10. No. 10 In B Minor: Lento
  11. No. 11 In B Major: Allegretto
  12. No. 12 In G Sharp Minor: Allegro
  13. No. 13 In D Flat Major: Grave - Allegro
  14. Liebesleid
  15. Liebesfreud
Music CD 7
  1. Allegro Moderato
  2. Lento
  3. Allegro Molto
  4. Allegro Agitato
  5. Non Allegro - Lento - L'istesso Tempo
  6. Allegro Molto
Music CD 8
  1. Allegro Agitato
  2. Non Allegro
  3. Allegro Molto
  4. Theme: Andante
  5. Var. I: Poco Piu Mosso
  6. Var. II: L'istesso Tempo
  7. Var. III: Tempo Di Menuetto
  8. Var. IV: Andante
  9. Var. V: Allegro (Ma Non Tanto)
  10. Var. VI: L'istesso Tempo
  11. Var. VII: Vivace
  12. Var. VIII: Adagio Misterioso
  13. Var. IX: Un Poco Piu Mosso
  14. Var. X: Allegro Scherzando
  15. Var. XI: Allegro Vivace
  16. Var. XII: L'istesso Tempo
  17. Var. XIII: Agitato
  18. Intermezzo
  19. Var. XIV: Andante (Come Prima)
  20. Var. XV: L'istesso Tempo
  21. Var. XVI: Allegro Vivace
  22. Var. XVII: Meno Mosso
  23. Var. XVIII: Allegro Con Brio
  24. Var. XIX: Piu Mosso, Agitato
  25. Var. XX: Piu Mosso
  26. Coda: Andante
  27. No. 1: Andantino
  28. No. 2: Allegretto
  29. No. 3: Andante Cantabile
  30. No. 4: Presto
  31. No. 5: Adagio Sostenuto
  32. No. 6: Maestoso
Music CD 9
  1. Prelude
  2. Gavotte
  3. Gigue
  4. Wohin
  5. Scherzo
  6. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
  7. Gopak
  8. L'Arlesienne - Minuetto
  9. Flight Of The Bumble-Bee
  10. Lullaby
  11. Daisies
  12. Lilacs
  13. Dance Of The Young Gypsy Maidens
  14. Liebesleid
  15. Liebesfreud
  16. Polka W.R.
  17. The Star Spangled Banner
Music CD 10
  1. Theme: Largo
  2. Var. I: Moderato
  3. Var. II: Allegro
  4. Var. III (Allegro)
  5. Var. IV: (Allegro)
  6. Var. V: Meno Mosso
  7. Var. VI: Meno Mosso
  8. Var. VII: Allegro
  9. Var. VIII (Allegro)
  10. Var. IX (Allegro)
  11. Var. X: Piu Vivo
  12. Var. XI: Lento
  13. Var. XII: Moderato
  14. Var. XIII: Largo
  15. Var. XIV: Moderato
  16. Var. XV: Allegro Scherzando
  17. Var. XVI: Lento
  18. Var. XVII: Grave
  19. Var. XVIII: Piu Mosso
  20. Var. XIX: Allegro Vivace
  21. Var. XX: Presto
  22. Var. XXI: Andante - Piu Vivo
  23. Var. XXII: Maestoso - Presto
  24. Moment musical, Op. 16, No. 2
  25. Lento In D Minor
  26. Canon In E Minor
  27. Fughetta In F Major
  28. Morceau de fantaisie In G Minor
  29. Piece In D Minor
  30. Fragments
  31. Oriental Sketch
  32. Prelude In F Major
  33. Andante ma non troppo In D Minor

Music reviews of Rachmaninov: Piano Music (Box Set)

Music Review: Filled With Brilliant, Forthright And Warmly Expressed Playing!
Rating: 5 Stars

This recording of Rachmaninov's complete solo piano music and concertos is indeed one of the most inspiring performances by the formidable piano virtuoso Idil Biret. The overall approach conveys an in depth and musically comprehensive understanding of Rachmaninov's dramatic and powerful style. The playing of the four concertos is absorbing and their musical priorities are warmly and compassionately expressed. Biret's choosing somewhat slower tempos does tend to allow for a greater communicative element of Rachmaninov's passionate and beautifully shaped lines. However, in the second concerto Biret tends to overdue, resulting in a considerable lack of forward motion within long phrases that must flow seamlessly through the bar lines during the more poetic themes that require absolute cohesion. Biret chooses the grander of the two cadenzas, yet in such careful hands it hardly seems challenging. On the other hand, Biret's ability to play at a slower tempo enhances the two sets of preludes with greater melodic texturing and tonal warmth, conveying heightened atmospheric levels in mood and various changes in character. The 'Etudes-Tableaux'Op.33 & Op.39 offers brilliant and warmly expressed playing that purely respects the musical priorities. Biret displays well drilled execution and her interpretations are always intelligent and tasteful along with playing notable for its drama, passion and finesse. When required to perform with virtuosity and command of the instrument, Biret conjures the desperation and urgency that keeps the rhythmic writing vividly apparant within the framework: "accents slam home without rupturing the texture." Her tempos are well judged, her dynamics wide ranging. The performance of the two Sonatas opens a door that reveals the varied emotions and handling of powerful and eloquent complexities she is superbly capable of. Layer-upon-layer-building takes place becoming more pensive, tragic and immensely communicative. The playing continues to be thrillingly combustible, imaginative and involving. The slow movements are filled with admirable clarity and confidence remaining clear-sighted and musicianly. Biret eases her way through both works with a deftness that belies their difficulties. The 'Variations on a Theme of Chopin' based on the well known Prelude in C minor, cast in a solemn mood is followed by twenty-two variations. Biret effectively conveys the varying complexities which explore contrapuntal embellishments, cross rhythms, characteristic romantic moods, tingling temperament and glowing ardor. Biret vividly defines the strongly marked rhythm as the work leads to its conclusion in chords. Throughout this recording Biret offers performances that are both incisive and refined in every department. She is eclectic, reflective and always powerful. Each performance is marked by remarkably clear textures and atmospheric ingenuity. Whether persuasive, compelling or infuriating the playing is always remarkable for its emotional scope, athletic agility, jaw-dropping delicacy and heart-warming magnificence throughout. Biret's way with these pieces is intense and probing, nearly always interesting and is among the most individual you will come across on disc or on the concert stage. She performs as an artist with ideas and the resources to execute them in grand style.

Author: Raymond Vacchino M.Mus. A.Mus. L.R.S.M. Licentiate (honorary)
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