Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos No. 1-4
André Previn, London Symphony Orchestra & Vladimir Ashkenazy
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| Total: 12 Songs |
Customer Reviews
Why does anyone else bother recording Rachmaninov's piano concertos?
Ashkenazy's 1970s cycle with the London Symhony Orchestra and Andre Previn is so good that despite the numerous other recordings, Ashkenazy's stands as the finest. Richter's Rach 2 is equivelent; but Ashkenazy is clearly superior in getting a warm sound from his piano, and payed much more attention to Rachmaninov's dynamic markings. This is Ashkenazy's finest playing of the Rach 3; and perhaps the finest playing of that concerto of all time. This isn't just any performance, either; with piano concertos nos. 2 and 3, Ashkenazy makes them a life-enhancing journey. Bravo to Mr. Ashkenazy!
Ashkenazy, a great virtuoso
Rachmaninov is difficult enough, ask any pianist, plus there's the "feeling" (romantic) interpretations. Ashkenazy is up for both. Both Rachmaninov and Ashkenazy are great treasures, and combined with Previn's London Symphony, these are wonderful performances, especially Ashkenazy's. Sooo worth it.
Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos No. 1 - 4 with Ashkenazy
This recording cycle is without peer. His Beethoven cycle must compete with Rubinstein. I have followed Askenazy since he won the Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in the early 1960's. He was a student of Gilels and learned well from his master. I agree, why would anyone buy any other Rachmaninov cycle. Coming from his Jazz roots, I am amazed at how accomplished a conductor Previn is. This is the one to own.
Biography
Born: April 6, 1929 in Berlin, Germany
Genre: Classical
Years Active: '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
