Rachmaninoff: Preludes (complete)
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Composer: Sergey RachmaninovPerformer: Alexis Weissenberg
Edition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 1990-10-08
Music Label: RCA Victor Europe
Soundtracks:
- Prelude for piano No.1 in C sharp minor ('The Bells of Moscow'), Op. 3/2
- Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No. 1 in F sharp minor
- Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No. 2 in B flat major
- Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No. 3 in in D minor
- Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No. 4 in D major
- Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No. 5 in G minor
- Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No. 6 in E flat major
- Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No. 7 in C minor
- Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No. 8 in A flat major
- Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No. 9 in E flat minor
- Preludes (10) for piano, Op. 23: No. 10 in G flat major
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 1 in C major
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 2 in B flat minor
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 3 in E minor
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 4 in E minor
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 5. G major
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 6 in F minor
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 7 in F major
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 8 in A minor
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 9 in A major
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 10 in B minor
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 11 in B major
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 12 in G sharp minor
- Preludes (13) for piano, Op. 32: No. 13 in D flat major
Music reviews of Rachmaninoff: Preludes (complete)
Music Review: Simply DEFINATIVE
Rating: 5 Stars
I have an enormous collection these Preludes. From Richter, Rachmaninov, Horowitz, Sofronitsky, to Hayroudinoff, Luganksy, and all the wonderful ones in between[Hofmann, Gilels, Moiseiwitsch, etc]. As far as single collections go[those containing all the preludes] this one has never been surpassed. And I dont think there has ever been a faster, more clear recording of op23.2. Breathtaking!!!!
Weissenberg himself is a shockingly inconsistent pianist. It is inconceivable to me how one pianist that can produce such a volcanic talent here can also bore you to sleep with his Goldberg variations, but, as with Richter, when he is at his best-he is one of the greats[I would never compare him directly to Richter-or anyone else for that matter[.
For those looking to purchase one disc containing all of these remarkable pieces, look no furthur. Richter never recorded them all, nor did Moiseiwitsch or Rach himself. More recently a pianist named Rustem Hayroudinoff recorded them all for Chandos, and did so very well. But they dont stand up to these. The sound is fine-there is absolutely nothing to complain about there.
Dont hesitate. This is a set for a lifetime.
Description of Rachmaninoff: Preludes (complete)
Simply Put, If Not the Finest, this Certainly is One of the Finest Complete Recordings of Rachmaninoff's Preludes Available. Weissenberg's Musicianship, Intuitive Prowess, and Flawless Technical Command of These Remarkably Difficult Pieces Throughout is Astounding. In the Numerous Complex Passages Where Rachmaninoff Creates the Subtlest and Most Colorful Sonorities Especially, Weissenberg's Deft, Seemingly Effortless Articulation Rivals Rachmaninoff's Own Performances. And Don't Let the Late 1960's Recording Date Deter You- the Sound is Remarkably Good.General CDs
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