Stravinsky: Petrushka; Busoni: Variations & Fugue on Chopin's Prelude No20

On this CD:

1. Petrushka, movements (3) for piano Danse Russe
Composed by Igor Stravinsky
Performed by David Buechner

2. An die Jugend, for piano, K. 254 Introduction and Capriccio
Composed by Ferruccio Busoni
Performed by David Buechner

3. Variations & Fugue on Chopin's Prelude No.20 in C minor, for piano, Op. 22, K. 213
Composed by Ferruccio Busoni
Performed by David Buechner

Tracks:

Sonetto 123 Del Petrarca
Sonetto 104 Del Petrarca
Sonate In B Minor
I Grave - Doppio Movimento
II Scherzo
Marche Funebre: Lento
IV Finale: Presto

Tracks:

I Maestoso
II Adagio
III Rondo (Allegro Non Troppo)
Intermezzo In A Major, Op.118 No.2
Prelude
Fugue
Variation
Choral Nun Komm' Der Heiden Heiland (Viens, Sauveur Des Paiens), BWV 659
Variations La Ricordanza, Sur Un Theme De Pierre Rode

Tracks:

I Allegramente
II Andante
III Prestissimo
Prelude
Fugue
Forlane
Rigaudon
Menuet
Toccata
Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales
Danse Russe
Chez Petrouchka
La Semaine Grasse

Tracks:

I Allegro Ma Non Tanto
II Intermezzo (Adagio)
III Finale (Alla Breve)
I Andante - Allegro - Andante
II Tema Con Variazioni
III Allegro, Ma Non Troppo

Customer Reviews:

A great pianist.......2007-03-10

The Rachmaninoff and the Prokofiev Piano Concertos have no equal. It's a great collection.

FULL OF MUSICAL RICHES.......2007-02-26

This compilation of recordings by Alexis Weissenberg consists of some of his recordings dating from 1950 through 2004 which, I don't believe, were ever issued in the USA. (At least, I've never heard them!) What musical riches are contained in this 4 disc set which consists of some of the greatest works composed for the piano by great composers such as Liszt, Chopin, Brahms, Czerny, Ravel, Rachmaninov and Prokofiev (plus others) played by (in my opinion) one of the greatest pianist ever. I loved this compilation. Of course, I had favorites on the discs; I will now list some of highlights for me from this compilation.

The two "Sonettos" by Franz Liszt are gorgeous! Alexis plays them beautifully with much feeling. Surprising for me, (I usually don't) I even enjoyed the BIG "Mephistophelian" Liszt sonata in B minor--my god, Weissenberg plays the hell out of that work (no pun intended). One of my favorites, the Chopin Sonata #2 is given a splendid reading--the first two movements are played at a ferociously fast tempo; however, the "Marche funebre" is the most moving account of that movement that I've ever heard! Weissenberg's account of the last movement is most impressive--he never allows the tone to get any louder until the very last profound chord--wow! The Rachmaninov concerto #3 with Georges Pretre and the Chicago Symphony is wonderfully mysterious and very melodic. I also loved his recordings of the Ravel Concerto in G major plus Ravel's "Le tombeau de Couperin suite" and "Valses nobles" hearing Weissenberg play Ravel reminded me of a good glass of Champagne filled with many bubbles and with a great bouquet. The Prokofiev concerto recorded with the Orchestra of Paris and Ozawa is thrilling with its intensity--what virtuosity Alexis Weissenberg has! Weissenberg along with Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra give a wonderfully "full bodied" reading of Brahms 1st Piano Concerto--I've never heard the Philadelphia sounding any better--it is a great recording of a work that I adore!

I truly loved this 4 disc set (each running over 70 minutes) of some very GREAT piano playing. NO, I did not listen with score(s) in hand nor did I seek out other recordings of these works from my collection to compare Alexis' interpretations with. Instead, I allowed myself the luxury of sitting back in my favorite "arm chair" and simply enjoying these great works for the piano that are played by a Master of the piano! What really impresses me is that Weissenberg plays with very beautiful tone no matter how demanding the work may be--that is certainly the main reason I, for once, enjoyed the Liszt B minor sonata!

By the way, EMI has done a superlative job--the sound of ALL the works is great. Not once, was I aware that I was listening to an older recording. The sound is great!!

The greatest pianist I've ever heard.......2006-12-21

Personally, I regard Alexis Weissenberg as the greatest pianist I've ever heard. Although superb technically, Weisenberg is most outstanding for his incredible artistry. This set of recordings contains some of his greatest recordings -- indeed some of the greatest performances ever recorded by anyone. Very highly recommended.

Longing for Schumann.......2005-12-16

I saw Maestro Weissenberg in concert several times throughout the 70s in New York. Once he played the Rachmanninoff preludes. Another time an all-Schumann program. I once went to hear him with friends at Alice Tully Hall, a small room in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. After the concert we went backstage. He approached me, took my hand and said 'so nice of you to come.' It remains one of my favorite moments in my life. Having moved around a great deal in the last 30 years, I lost track of my recording of Carnaval and Sonata in B Minor. Sometimes if I lay quite still I can hear the pieces playing in my head. Won't EMI take pity on us mere mortals and release the recording soon? I think of it almost daily.

Alexis Weissenberg , Piano : Logic, Passions and Poesy.......2004-12-17

By: Frank Georg B e c h y n a,M.D.--General Practitioner--
D - 40235 Düsseldorf ( Germany / Allemagne )
Decembre 17 , 2004 -- FB/3

Who could listen to Maestro Weissenberg's many recitals during his career and has his recordings knows, that he belongs for all time to the Greatest Pianists . This compiliation was selectet by Mr. Weissenberg himself. CD 1 continues two of the most important piano sonatas . Liszt's b minor sonata 8 the second recording by Weissenberg ) ist tremendous. I have never heard the work from the lento - beginning , the phaenomenal played Grandioso to the Lento end. It is only comparable by the interpretation by Argerich, Barere and the young Horowitz. The 2nd sonata by Chopin is the Olymp of all of the 100 different intertretaions! The concertos of Rachmaninov ( d-minor ), Ravel and Prokoviec find a similar great interpretation in all cases also by the faboulos Martha Argerich . Pretere and Ozawa are on their highest levels . Also the superb Orchestras, especially the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Weissenberg's J S Bach "Nun komm der Heiden Heiland" is a gem !Never before - including Katchen and Arrau - i have heard the Intermezzo 0ßus 118 No 2 by Brahms in this analysis of what Brahms meant in his late piano works- a summary of his life .The 1st concerto of Brahms is a summary of the history of this singular work. The interpretation by Alexis Weissenberg is like a psychoanlysis of the soul in this monument ! When he plays Maurice Ravel I can compare these recordings only with the young Vlado Perlemuter, who had studied the works with the composer . And to all who say Mr Weissenberg's play is too intellectual, too
perfect in every technical detail should listen to the wonderful tone in Carl Czerny's "La Ricordanza" .when this record was made Alexis Weissenberg was just a liitle more than 20 years old. Who could play all these works today ???
Personally , I miss Robert Schumann's master works for piano solo, like the C majoe Fanatsy, opus 17, the"Humoreske" , the incomparable interpretation of his "Carnaval"-an interpretation Glenn Gould had admired so much -,the "Scenes of Childhood" . But : As far I have heard next year will follow the Schumann recordings reissued by EMI . Arur Rubinstein , Artur Schnabel, Mr. Horowitz , Gould, Madame Argerich admired Maestro Weissenberg's Art and personality as well as Harold C Schonberg, Norman Lebrecht or Bryce Morrison .
These 4 CDs are on a high technical level and - I must repeat it - all interpretations are outstanding . With a playing like this , full of passion , logic , poesy and tecnical perfectness Mr. Weissenberg will stay forever under the most impertant Artist and Pianists of all time . And he is a great personality ! Sometimes equally important !
Frank G. B e c h y n a

Customer Reviews:

Reviewing the above "Review".......2006-05-30

This has got to be the greatest non-review review on record, so to speak!! I wonder if "Music Fan" ever has listened to it?

I am familiar only with the "Islamey" from the 78's. If the rest of Arrau's performances measure up to that, this is a real
barn-burner! [My rating is based only on this till I have bought
and listened to the CD.]

25 June: I have now acquired and listened to these CD's, and can
report that they are excellent! Everything does indeed measure
up to the 'Islamey'! corruscating, dazzling, thoughtful, intro-
spective, as the music leads him.Roger Beardsley has done his
usual excellent job with the transfers. You soon forget you are
listening to records that are 60 or more years old!

Excellent.......2003-08-16

I haven't actually listened to this CD but it is probably very good.

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Shura Cherkassky in his old age

Shura Cherkassky: 1909-1995

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Mazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Scherzo | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music

Tracks:

Vars On 'La, Ci Darem La Mano,' Op.2: Intro. Largo
Vars On 'La, Ci Darem La Mano,' Op.2: Tema. Allegretto
Vars On 'La, Ci Darem La Mano,' Op.2: Var I. Brillante
Vars On 'La, Ci Darem La Mano,' Op.2: Var II. Veloce, Ma Accuratamente
Vars On 'La, Ci Darem La Mano,' Op.2: Var III Sempre Sostenuto
Vars On 'La, Ci Darem La Mano,' Op.2: Var IV. Con Bravura
Vars On 'La, Ci Darem La Mano,' Op.2: Var V. Adagio
Vars On 'La, Ci Darem La Mano,' Op.2: Alla Polacca
Etudes Symphoniques, Op.13
Vars On A Theme Of Paganini, Op.35: Book 1
Vars On A Theme Of Paganini, Op.35: Book 2
Kaleidoscope, Op.40
Three Chinese Pieces: Rush Hour In Hong Kong

Tracks:

Partita in d: Chaconne
Son, Op.1
Funerailles Harmonies Poetiques Et Religeuses No.7
Son in E flat, Op.27, No.1 'Quasi Una Fant': Andante-Allegro
Son in E flat, Op.27, No.1 'Quasi Una Fant': Allegro Molto E Vivace
Son in E flat, Op.27, No.1 'Quasi Una Fant': Adagio Con Espressione
Son in E flat, Op.27, No.1 'Quasi Una Fant': Allegro Vivace

Tracks:

Impromptu No.2 in E flat, Op.90
Impromptu No.3 in G flat, Op.90
Kreisleriana, Op.16: 1. Ausserst Bewegt
Kreisleriana, Op.16: 2. Sehr Innig Und Nicht Zu Rasch
Intermezzo I: Sehr Lebhaft
Intermezzo II: Etwas Bewegter
Intermezzo II: 3. Sehr Aufgeregt
Intermezzo II: 4. Sehr Langsam
Intermezzo II: 5. Sehr Lebhaft
Intermezzo II: 6. Sehr Langsam
Intermezzo II: 7. Sehr Rasch
Intermezzo II: 8. Schnell Und Spielend
Scherzo in b, Op.20
Wine, Women And Song

Tracks:

Son in b, Op.58: I. Allegro Maestoso
Son in b, Op.58: II. Scherzo-Molto Vivace
Son in b, Op.58: III. Largo
Son in b, Op.58: IV. Finale-Presto Non Tanto
Mazurka in b, Op.33, No.4
Nocturne in D flat, Op.27, No.2
Mazurka in c#, Op.63, No.3
Nocturne in E, Op.62, No.2
Nocturne in e, Op.72
Andante Spianato & Grand Polonaise in E flat, Op.22

Tracks:

Son in b
Trois Movts De Petrouchka: I. Danse Russe
Trois Movts De Petrouchka: II. Chez Petrouchka
Trois Movts De Petrouchka: III. La Semaine Grasse
Hungarian Rhap No.2

Tracks:

Prld, Chor Et Fugue: Prld. Moderato
Prld, Chor Et Fugue: Chor. Poco Piu Lento
Prld, Chor Et Fugue: Fugue. Tempo I
Son in e, Op.7: I. Allegro Moderato
Son in e, Op.7: II. Andante Molto
Son in e, Op.7: III. Alla Menuetto, Ma Poco Piu Lento
Son in e, Op.7: IV. Finale: Molto Allegro
Quatre Etudes De Rythme-Ile De Feu I And II: Ile De Feu-I. Presque Vif
Quatre Etudes De Rythme-Ile De Feu I And II: Ile De Feu-II. Vif Et Freoce
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Theme. Andante
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var I. Poco Piu Mosso
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var II. L'istesso Tempo
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var III. Tempo Di Menuetto
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var IV. Andante
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var V. Allegro (Ma Non Tanto)
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var VI. L'istesso Tempo
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var VII. Vivace
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var VIII. Adagio Misterioso
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var IX. Un Poco Piu Mosso
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var X. Allegro Scherzando
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var XI. Allegro Vivace
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var XII. L'istesso Tempo
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var XIII. Agitato
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Intermezzo
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var XIV. Andante (Come Prima)
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var XV. L'istesso Tempo
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var XVI. Allegro Vivace
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var XVII. Meno Mosso
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var XVIII. Allegro Con Brio
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var XIX. Piu Mosso. Agitato
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Var XX. Piu Mosso
Vars On A Theme Of Corelli, Op.42: Coda. Andante

Tracks:

Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
Pictures At An Exhibition: Gnomus
Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
Pictures At An Exhibition: Il Vecchio Castello
Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
Pictures At An Exhibition: Tuileries
Pictures At An Exhibition: Bydlo
Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
Pictures At An Exhibition: Ballet Of Chicks In Their Shells
Pictures At An Exhibition: Two Polish Jews, Rich And Poor
Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade
Pictures At An Exhibition: Limoges, The Market-Place
Pictures At An Exhibition: Catacombae: Sepulcrum Romanum
Pictures At An Exhibition: The Hut On Fowl's Legs
Pictures At An Exhibition: The Great Gate Of Kiev
Son in A, Op.120: Allegro Moderato
Son in A, Op.120: Andante
Son in A, Op.120: Allegro
Touches: I. Chor. Andante A Piacere, Molto Rubato (With A Blues Feel)
Touches:II. Var 1. Vivace
Touches: III. Var 2. L'istesso Tempo
Touches: IV. Var 3. Piu Mosso
Touches: V. Var 4. Molto Moderato
Touches: VI. Var 5. Larghetto
Touches: VII. Var 6. Andante Moderato
Touches: VIII. Var 7. Allegro Molto
Touches: IX. Var 8. Vivace Come II
Touches: X. Coda. Largo
Con Paraphrase On Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, Op.81

Customer Reviews:

Shura Cherkassky in his old age.......2000-07-12

Nimbus has done all fans of this legendary pianist quite a service by releasing these recordings on a bargain package. Needless to say, as in all Nimbus recordings, the sound is very well proportioned and it is pure delight to sense such intimacy as recorded here by Shura. To all those who know his playing, there are some surprises and also some dissapointments in this set. Most memorable are surprisingly those works which require a higher degree of instrospection such as the Shumann Kreisleriana and the Rachmaninov Corelli Variations, unfortunately we must keep in mind that these recordings were made towards the end of his life and highly-virtuosic works such as the Bach-Busoni Chaconne and the Pabst Eugene Onegin Paraphrase come through only after some obvious struggle - yet, there are some extraordinary moments which should cause envy on most younger performers. But all throughout, these recordings show Cherkassky as the master he was in his old age: reminiscent of piano-playing where the performer played as an extension of the keyboard and the composer - and that ever present sense of discovery found in his performances. This is always an ideal combination for great music making.

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