Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; Scriabin: Piano Concerto, Op. 20

On this CD:

1. Piano Concerto No. 1, for piano & orchestra (or 2 pianos) in B flat minor, Op. 23
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by Philharmonia Orchestra with Solomon
Conducted by Issay Alexandrovich Dobroven

2. Piano Concerto in F sharp minor, Op. 20
Composed by Alexander Nikolayevich Skryabin
Performed by Philharmonia Orchestra with Solomon
Conducted by Issay Alexandrovich Dobroven

Tracks:

Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 In B-Flat Minor (Introduction)
Brahms: Rhapsody In G Minor Op. 79, No. 2
Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 15 In C (I. Allegro)
Schubert: Moment Musical No. 2
Dvorak: Humoresque No. 7
Debussy: Prelude 'La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin'
Grieg: 'Butterfly' From Lyrical Pieces
Chopin: Etude In C Minor, Op. 10 No. 12 'Revolutionary'
Scarlatti: Sonata In E
Debussy: Clair De Lune
Rubenstein: Melody In F
Rachmaninoff: Prelude In C-sharp Minor, Op. 3 No. 2
Paderewski: Menuett
Chopin: 'Military' Polonaise
Liszt: Liebestraum
Chopin: Etude In E, Op. 10 No. 3 'Tristesse'
Scriabin: Etude, Op. 8 No. 12
Beethoven: Minuet In G
Mozart: Sonata No. 11 In A 'Rondo All Turca'
Debussy: Rrie
Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody On A Theme By Paganini (Variation No. 18)
Schumann: From Kinderszenen (1. Von Fremden Landern Und Menschen)
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 In D Minor (II. Romance)
Chopin: Waltz In D-flat, Op. 64 No. 1 'Minute Waltz'
Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue (Finale)

Customer Reviews:

25 Piano Favorites.......2007-01-09

This is my favorite classical CD since it is geared to a wide audience. Many of my friends and acquaintances enjoy it, too.

Good for the price............2005-11-30

I listen to this CD while reading or when I need inspiration to play the piano. There are many classic pieces here that will have many recognizable sections to the non classical music fans. The sound quality is not amazing but the essence and technical difficulty of these pieces can still be heard. Most of the songs are under 5 mins and there is a mix of faster and slower tempos.

This is a bargain bin CD that you usually see at Fry's Electronics. There are more detailed and comprehensive collections out there but for 5 bucks this isn't bad and you basically get what you expect. There are much better classical CD's out there of course but for a beginner compilation album, this one has a great price.

Wonderful relaxing and soothing music.......2005-09-02

This cd of piano classics has become one of my favorites. Since I am a full-time student and work out of my home the music relaxes me during times of rest.

The Sound Quality Really Bugs Me.......2004-08-26

This is a good intro CD to famous piano pieces. However, the sound quality is really *poor*. Of course, what do you expect for the price? I'm sure there are better Piano Sample CDs out there that sound much better. It's worth the extra money, trust me.

Good Disc for the Price.......2004-01-19

A good compilation of excerpts from the rich and vast piano repertoire. Sure they are merely excerpts and are meant to just introduce the piano to someone unfamiliar with the instrument or classical music, but that doesn't mean that an experienced person can't just pop it into the CD player and enjoy.

While there's no classic recordings here or big names, most of the tracks are well played and acceptable in sound quality. There are some interesting pieces here that are unfamiliar to most, such as the Dvorak Humoresque or the Paderewski Minuet, as well as classics such as the Debussy Clair de Lune or the Mozart Concerto.

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No.2 In C Minor, Op.18
Piano Concerto No.3 In D Minor, Op.30
Piano Concerto No.6 In B Flat, K.238
Piano Concerto No.8 In C, K.246 "Lzow"
Piano Concerto No.9 In E Flat, K.271 - "Jeunehomme"
Concert Rondo For Piano And Orchestra In D. K.382
Piano Concerto No.20 In D Minor, K.466
Piano Concerto No.27 In B Flat, K.595
Piano Concerto No.1 In B Flat Minor, Op.23
Piano Concerto No.2 In F Minor, Op.21
Concerto For Harpsichord, Strings, And Continuo No.1 In D Minor, Bwv 1052
Piano Concerto No.2 In B Flat, Op.83
Piano Concerto No.4 In G, Op.58
Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Major Op.73 -"Emperor"
Piano Concerto In A Minor, Op.54
Introduction & Allegro Appassionato For Piano & Orchestra, Op.92
Concert Allegro With Introduction In D Minor, Op.134
Alexander Scriabin
Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op.43
Piano Concerto No.3, Bb 127, Sz. 119
Prometh - Le Poe Du Feu, Op.60
Piano Concerto No.1, Bb 91, Sz. 83
Piano Concerto
Piano Concerto No.2, Bb 101, Sz. 95
Piano Concerto No.1 In D Flat, Op.10
Piano Concerto No.2 In G Minor, Op.16
Piano Concerto No.21 In C, K.467

Customer Reviews:

Great Concertos, Not So Great Box Set.......2004-04-29

The fact that Vladimir Ashkenazy is one of the great pianists of the 20th Century is not open for debate. His performances of Mozart, Prokofiev and Rachmaninov in particular are among the very best ever recorded, and his Beethoven, Brahms and Tchaikovsky aren't far behind. Whether some of his better recordings should have been collected on this boxed set to celebrate his forty-year association with Decca, most certainly is up for debate.

I know that limited edition collector's sets focusing on venerable artists, instead of the traditional box sets focused on a specific composer, have been very profitable lately -- like those in the "Original Masters" series (see my reviews). But what distinguishes those sets from Ashkenazy's is the abundance of rare material, often never before released on CD. This 11 CD set only features one previously unissued performance, included on a "bonus CD" that is only 29 minutes in length -- Mozart's 21st Piano Concerto with Ashkenazy playing and conducting the London Symphony Orchestra. (A performance with the Philharmonia of No. 21 is included on Ashkenazy's Double Decca title and box set of the Piano Concerto Cycle.) It also features two performances in their "first international release" -- Schumann's "Introduction & Allegro appasionato" and "Concerto Allegro with Introduction," both with Uri Segal leading the LSO. The remainder of the recordings have all been available on CD previously -- the Rach 2 & 3 on Decca Legends, the Prokofievs on a Double Decca, the Tchaikovsky & Chopin PC2 in the Penguin Classics series, the Beethovens on a London/Decca box of the Piano Concertos, etc. Yes, some of the material is now out-of-print as single-discs -- the early Mozart Concertos with Kertesz and Schmidt-Isserstedt, and the Bach 1052 with Zinman were available in the old "Classic Sound" series -- but serious collectors most likely bought those initial offerings years ago before they were deleted.

So I guess my question is, whom does the Universal Music Group think will buy this set? The title "Collector's Edition" assumes collectors like me will, but I'm not trading in my single CD titles at the used store just to pay more money for one unissued Mozart performance! Therefore, this set must be aimed at entry-level fans, but most of them are not going to pay this much for their classical music either. And if they are curious about Ashkenazy as a performer, surely starting with a less comprehensive title makes more sense. You'd think by now UNI, with all its vast resources and labels, would have a better handle on their fan base, yet they prove once again that they do not.

Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; Scriabin: Piano Concerto, Op. 20

Average customer rating:

Another Testament to Great Reissues
Terrible recording

Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; Scriabin: Piano Concerto, Op. 20

Manufacturer: Testament
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005V93L
Release Date: 2002-04-09

Customer Reviews:

Another Testament to Great Reissues.......2004-02-12

In this era of homogenized classical collections, it is great to see Testament rescue gems from the vaults of labels like EMI and reissue them on CD. This title presents the great British pianist Solomon performing Tchaikovsky's 1st Piano Concerto and Scriabin's lone Piano Concerto. Both were made with Issay Dobrowen condcuting the Philharmonia Orchestra and both were recorded in 1949. Let me just say that the previous reviewer has truly missed the mark on this title. First, the mono sound is quite good -- we're talking 1950 not 1905! Second, the Testament label appeals to collectors who most likely are not buying this CD as their definitive performance anyway. I personally have over a dozen accounts of the Tchaikovsky First, and while this wouldn't be my first choice to slap in the player, it is certainly one of the best mono accounts ever of the Concerto. However, I will concede that it is easier for me to pay full-price for stereo Testament discs, than it is for their historic recordings. I mean, Naxos' historical series is budget-priced. With that being said, fans of Solomon and great mono recordings should not let this CD slip through their fingers.

Terrible recording.......2003-01-28

Noisy, mono recording from 1950. If you're a pianist who wants to study Soloman's performance of the piece, you might appreciate this CD. Otherwise, in my opinion, it is a complete waste of money.

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Lots of Great Music... Cheap!
They are giving it away!

Piano Dreams (Box Set)

Manufacturer: Delta
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Mazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Ballads | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Rondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

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Tracks:

Fur Elise - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No.21 In C Major: II. Andante - Various Artists
Traumerei - Various Artists
The Venetian Gondola - Various Artists
Intermezzo In E Flat Major Op.117, No.1 - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No.2 In F Minor, Op.21: II. Larghetto - Various Artists
Des Abends - Various Artists
Suite Bergamasque: Clair de Lune - Various Artists
Spring Song In A Major, Op.62, 6 - Various Artists
Piano Sonata In C Major, K. 330: II. Andante cantabile - Various Artists
Nocturne In B Major Op.9 No.3 - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No.1 In D Minor, Op.15: II. Adagio - Various Artists

Tracks:

Moonlight: Piano Sonata No.2 In C Sharp Minor Op.27 - I. Adagio sostenuto - Various Artists
Ave Maria - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No. 23 - Various Artists
Romance In F Sharp Major Op.28, 2 - Various Artists
Nocturne No.13 In C Minor Op.48 - Various Artists
Piano Concerto In A Minor Op.16 - II. Adagio - Various Artists
Song Without Words In E Major, Op.19, 1 - Various Artists
Arietta Op.12 No.1 - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No. 2 In B Flat Major Op.19 - II. Adagio - Various Artists
Moment Musical In A Flat Major - Various Artists
Chants sans Paroles (Souvenir de Hapsal) - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No.9 'Jeunehomme' - II. Andante - Various Artists

Tracks:

The Saisons: Barcarole - Various Artists
Duetto In F Major - Various Artists
Piano Sonata In F Major K.332: II. Adagio - Various Artists
Impromptu In A Flat Major D.899 No.4 - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No. 3 In C Minor: II. Largo - Various Artists
Einsame Blumen - Various Artists
Prelude Op.28 No.15 In D Flat Major 'Rain Drops' - Various Artists
Intermezzo In A Minor Op.76 No.7 - Various Artists
Paganini Etude No. 3 'La Campanella' - Various Artists
Prelude Op.28 No.2 In B Flat Major - Various Artists
Nocturne For The Left Hand - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No.1 In E Minor Op. 11: II. Romanze - Larghetto - Various Artists

Tracks:

Of Foreign Countries & People, Op. 15, 1 - PIANO DREAMS
Impromptu In G Flat Major - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Concerto No. 1 In B Flat Minor: II. Andante semplice - PIANO DREAMS
Waldszenen Op. 82: Abschied - PIANO DREAMS
Nocturne In D Flat Major, Op. 27, 2 - PIANO DREAMS
Impromptu In B Flat Major D. 935 No. 3: Tema con Variazioni - PIANO DREAMS
Romance In F Major Op. 118, 5 - PIANO DREAMS
Sonetto 123 del Petrarca - PIANO DREAMS
Barcarolle In F Sharp Major Op. 60 - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Sonata In A Major K.331: I. Andante grazioso - PIANO DREAMS

Tracks:

Melody In F - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Sonata No. 8 'Pathetique': II. Adagio cantabile - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Concerto No. 12 In A Major: II. Andante - PIANO DREAMS
The Spring - PIANO DREAMS
Pictures At An Exhibition: The Old Castle - PIANO DREAMS
Impromptu No. 3 In G Flat Major Op. 51 - PIANO DREAMS
Moment Musical No. 1 In C Major - PIANO DREAMS
Intermezzo In C Sharp Minor Op. 117, 3 - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Sonata No. 3 In B Minor Op. 58: III. Largo - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Concerto No. 2 In B Flat Major Op. 83: III. Andante - PIANO DREAMS

Tracks:

Humoresque In G Flat Major - Various Artists
Notturno Op. 54, 4 - Various Artists
Impromptu In A Flat Major D. 935 No. 2 - Various Artists
Prelude In F Sharp Major Op. 28 No. 13 - Various Artists
Piano Sonata No.23 'Appassionata': II. Andante con moto - Various Artists
Prelude No. 25 In C Sharp Minor Op. 45 - Various Artists
Intermezzo In B Flat Minor Op.117, 2 - Various Artists
Moment Musical No. 6 In F Minor - Various Artists
Phantasie Pieces Op.12: Warum? - Various Artists
Piano Sonata No. 2 In B Flat Minor: III. Marche funebre - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major Op. 15: II. Largo - Various Artists

Tracks:

Love Dream No. 3 - PIANO DREAMS
Berceuse In D Flat Major - PIANO DREAMS
Der Schmetterling Op.43 No.1 - PIANO DREAMS
Intermezzo In A Major Op. 118, 2 - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major D.960: II. Andante sostenuto - PIANO DREAMS
Mazurka In G Minor Op.24 No. 1 - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Concerto No. 18 In B Flat Major K.456: II. Andante un poco sostenuto - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Sonata No. 12 In A Flat Major Op. 26: I. Andante con variazioni - PIANO DREAMS
Mazurka In C Minor Op. 30, 1 - PIANO DREAMS
Waldszenen, Op. 82: Vogel als Prophet - PIANO DREAMS
Ah, vous dirai-je Maman: 12 Variations - PIANO DREAMS

Tracks:

Waltz In A Major Op.39 No.15 - Various Artists
Prelude In F Major Op.28 No.23 - Various Artists
Piano Sonata In C Major K.545 'Sonata facile': II. Andante - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No.5 In E Flat Major Op.73 'Emperor': II. Adagio un poco mosso - Various Artists
Mazurka In B Minor Op.24 No.4 - Various Artists
Pianno Sonata In B Major Op. Posth. 147 D.575: II. Andante - Various Artists
Bagatellen, Op.126: III. Andante Cantabile e gracioso - Various Artists
Ballad No.2 In F Major Op.38 - Various Artists
Intermezzo In F Minor Op.118,4 - Various Artists
Nocturne No. 16 In E Flat Major Op.55,2 - Various Artists
Songs Without Words Op.67: Spinnerlied - Various Artists
Klaviersonate D. 959: II. Andantino - Various Artists
Piano Concerto No.17: II. Andante - Various Artists

Tracks:

Nocturne In C Sharp Minor Op. Posth. - PIANO DREAMS
Recuerdos del Viaje No. 6: Malaguena - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Concerto No.26 In D Major K.537 'Coronation Concert: II Larghetto - PIANO DREAMS
Mazurka In C Sharp Minor Op. 30, No. 4 - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Concerto In G Minor Op.50: II. Adagio - PIANO DREAMS
Valse Obliee No. 1 - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Sonata In B Flat Major D.960: I. Molto moderato - PIANO DREAMS
Invitation To The Dance - PIANO DREAMS

Tracks:

Romance In E Minor - PIANO DREAMS
Folk Song Op. 12 No. 5 - PIANO DREAMS
Nocturne No. 12 In G Major Op. 37, 2 - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Concerto No.4 In G Major Op.58: II. Andante con moto - PIANO DREAMS
Impromptu In C Minor D899 No. 1 - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Concerto No.14 In E Flat Major K.449: II. Andantino - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Sonata In A Minor Op. Posth. 143 D.784: II Andante - PIANO DREAMS
Berceuse - PIANO DREAMS
Prelude In A Flat Major Op. 28, 17 - PIANO DREAMS
Piano Sonata In G Major Op. 78, D.894: I. Fantasy - PIANO DREAMS

Customer Reviews:

Lots of Great Music... Cheap!.......2006-03-18

This is a ten CD box set with a huge number of great classical piano pieces. Most are played by Jeno Jando, who gets high marks from the Penguin Guide to Compact Discs and DVDs (highly recommended in its own right for the novice and experienced classical music CD buyer) for his playing on budget labels. You will recognize many of the pieces and they will serve as a jumping off point for additional exploration of classical piano. At roughly $2 each, you can't lose!

They are giving it away!.......2000-02-22

The Laserlight label also offers a similar box set of orchestral selections "Meditation - Classical Relaxation". At the time of this writing, that boxed set enjoys a much higher sales ranking than this one. This boxed set deserves to be discovered too. Don't let the low price fool you, these are excellent recordings.

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The Art Of Nikolai Golovanov-Volume 1

Manufacturer: Arlecchino
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000DH53
Release Date: 1998-10-06

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Classically Romantic

Manufacturer: Michele Audio Corp
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Polonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Sextets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Fantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

Modern & 20th Century | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

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General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B00000DCYD
Release Date: 1996-12-05

Tracks:

Wine, Women & Song, Op.333
Mer, La for Orchestra, L109: De l'Aube a MIDI Sur la Mer
Valse Triste, Op.44/1
Sacre du Printemps: 1st Part
Sextour Mystique
Polonaise in a Major, Op.40/1
Serenade No. 13 for Strings in G Major ("Eine Klei: Romance: Andante
Ma Vlast: The Moldau

Tracks:

Rhapsodie Espagnole: 2nd Movement

Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No1, Op23; Skryabin: Concerto for piano in F#m

Average customer rating:

A can't miss CD...
Refreshing New Insights
GREAT!!

Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No1, Op23; Skryabin: Concerto for piano in F#m

Manufacturer: Hyperion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002ZTE
Release Date: 1994-08-30

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No 1 In B Flat Minor Op 23: Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito - Cadenza - Tempo
Piano Concerto No 1 In B Flat Minor Op 23: Andantino simplice - Prestissimo - Tempo 1
Tchaikovsky 3rd Movement - Allegro con fuoco - Molto meno mosso - Allegro vivo
Piano Concerto In F Sharp Minor Op 20: Allegro
Piano Concerto In F Sharp Minor Op 20: Andante - Allegro scherzando - Adagio - Allegretto - Tempo 1
Piano Concerto In F Sharp Minor Op 20: Allegro Moderato

Customer Reviews:

A can't miss CD..........2005-06-17

Whenever I hear this CD I get a smile on my face...generous coupling...no wasted fillers here...Demidenko's playing is astounding...and don't pass up the Scriabin...it is a gem...you can't miss on this CD...

Refreshing New Insights.......2004-07-14

I just heard this version of Tchaikovsky`s first piano concerto broadcasted on a local cultural radio station. After Argerich / Kondarchin, Richter / Karajan and many more, this is a Refreshing version with New Insights, both, on the piano side and also on the orchestra side, other instruments contribute, on their solo moments, to a common beauty.

GREAT!!.......2001-05-23

This CD is too good for words....Buy it immediately. If you dont know the Scriabin concerto.......you dont know what you are missing........its Gorgeous!!

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Buy this set
A Must-Have for Fans of Richter and of Great Pianists

Richter

Manufacturer: Melodiya
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Polonaises | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music

Tracks:

English Suite No.3 In G Minor, BWV 808: 1 : Prelude
English Suite No.3 In G Minor, BWV 808: 2 : Allemande
English Suite No.3 In G Minor, BWV 808: 3 : Courante
English Suite No.3 In G Minor, BWV 808: 4 : Sarabande
English Suite No.3 In G Minor, BWV 808: 5. Gavotte I - Gavotte II ou la Musette
English Suite No.3 In G Minor, BWV 808: 6. Gigue
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, BWV 1052: 1 : Allegro
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, BWV 1052: 2 : Adagio
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, BWV 1052: 3 : Allegro
Concerto For Two Pianos And Orchestra In C Major, BWV 1061: 1 : Allegro
Concerto For Two Pianos And Orchestra In C Major, BWV 1061: 2 : Adagio ouvero Largo
Concerto For Two Pianos And Orchestra In C Major, BWV 1061: 3 : Fuga

Tracks:

Piano Sonata No.8 in C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': 1. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
Piano Sonata No.8 in C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': 2. Adagio cantabile
Piano Sonata No.8 in C Minor, Op. 13 'Pathetique': 3. Rondo. Allegro
8 Bagatelles: In F Major,Op.33 No.3 (Allegro)
8 Bagatelles: In C Major,Op.33 No.5 (Allegro ma non troppo)
8 Bagatelles: In C Major,Op.119 No.2 (Andante con moto)
8 Bagatelles: In C Major,Op.119 No.7 (Allegro,ma non troppo)
8 Bagatelles: In A Minor,Op.119 No.9 (Vivace moderato)
8 Bagatelles: In G Major,Op.126 No.1 (Andante con moto catabile e compiacevole)
8 Bagatelles: In B Minor,Op.126 No.4 (Presto)
8 Bagatelles: In E-flat Major,Op.126 No.6 (Presto - Andante amabile e con moto)
Piano Sonata No.23 in F Minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata': 1. Allegro assai
Piano Sonata No.23 in F Minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata': 2. Andante con moto
Piano Sonata No.23 in F Minor, Op. 57 'Appassionata': 3. Allegro ma non troppo - Presto
Adagio
Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C Minor,Op.80: Finale. Allegro
Fantasy for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra in C Minor,Op.80: Allegretto ma non troppo, quasi Andante con moto

Tracks:

Piano Sonata No.16 A minor, Op. 42, D.845: 1.Moderato - Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No.16 A minor, Op. 42, D.845: 2. Andante poco mosso - Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No.16 A minor, Op. 42, D.845: 3. Scerzo. Allegro vivace - Trio. Un poco piu lento - Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No.16 A minor, Op. 42, D.845: 3. Rondo. Allegro vivace - Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No.17 D major, Op. 53, D.850: 1. Allegro vivace - Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No.17 D major, Op. 53, D.850: 2. Con moto - Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No.17 D major, Op. 53, D.850: 3. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata No.17 D major, Op. 53, D.850: 4. Rondo. Allegro moderato - Franz Schubert

Tracks:

Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No.1 Des Abends - Robert Schumann
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No.2 Aufschwung - Robert Schumann
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No.3 Warum? - Robert Schumann
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No.5 In der Nacht - Robert Schumann
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No.7 Traumes Wirren - Robert Schumann
Fantasiestucke, Op. 12: No.8 Ende vom Lied - Robert Schumann
Humorekse in B - flat Major, Op. 20: Einfach - Sehr rasch und leicht - Wie im Anfang - Robert Schumann
Humorekse in B - flat Major, Op. 20: Hastig - Nach und nach immer lebhafter und starker - Adagio - Robert Schumann
Humorekse in B - flat Major, Op. 20: Einfach und zart - Intermezzo - Innig - Robert Schumann
Humorekse in B - flat Major, Op. 20: Sehr lebhaft - Mit einigem Pomp - Zum Beschlub - Robert Schumann
Novelletten, Op.21: No.1 in F Major - Robert Schumann
Novelletten, Op.21: No.2 in D Major - Robert Schumann
Novelletten, Op.21: No.8 in F-sharp Minor - Robert Schumann

Tracks:

Moments Musicaux, Op. 94, D 780: No.1 in C Major - Various Artists
Moments Musicaux, Op. 94, D 780: No.2 in F Minor - Various Artists
Moments Musicaux, Op. 94, D 780: No.6 in A - flat Minor - Various Artists
Impromptu in A-flat Major, Op. 142 D 935 No.2 - Various Artists
Etude in E Major, Op. 10 No.3 - Various Artists
Etude in E Minor, Op.25 No.5 - Various Artists
Polonaise No.1 in C-sharp Minor, Op.26 No.1 - Various Artists
Prelude, Choral et Fugue - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.1 Rubato - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.2 Andante - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.3 Poco rubato - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.4 Andante - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.5 Allegro - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.6 Andante - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.7 Allegro - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.8 Allegretto - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.9 Allegretto - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.10 L'istesso tempo - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.11 Asai moderato - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.12 Allegretto - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.13 Poco piu vivo - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.14 Allegro - Various Artists
15 Hungarian Peasant Songs, Sz. 71: No.15 Allegro - Various Artists

Tracks:

Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21: 1. Maestoso
Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21: 2. Larghetto
Piano Concerto No. 2 In F Minor, Op. 21: 3. Allegro vivace
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103: 1. Allegro animato
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103: 2. Andante
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103: 3. Molto Allegro
Les Djinns

Tracks:

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: 1. Vivace
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: 2. Andante
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: 3. Allegro vivace
Rachmaninov : Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op 18: 1. Moderato
Rachmaninov : Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op 18: 2. Adagio sostenuto
Rachmaninov : Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op 18: 3. Allegro scherando

Tracks:

Rimsky-Korsakov: Piano Concerto in C-sharp Minor, Op 30.: Moderato
Rimsky-Korsakov: Piano Concerto in C-sharp Minor, Op 30.: Allegretto quasi polacca
Rimsky-Korsakov: Piano Concerto in C-sharp Minor, Op 30.: Allegro
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: 1. Allegro moderato - 2. Thema con variazioni
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: Andantino tranquillo
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: Variation I
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: Variation II - Chromatica. Andantino
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: Variation III - Erocia - Allegro moderato
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: Variation IV - Lyrica - Adagio
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: Variation V - Intermezzo - Allegro
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: Variation VI - Quasi una fantasia - Lento
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: Varaition VII - Mazurka - Allegretto
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: Variation VIII - Scherzo - Allegro ma non troppo
Glazunov Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 92: Variation IX - Finale - Allegro moderato
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-flat Major, Op 10: Allegro brioso
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-flat Major, Op 10: Andante assai
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-flat Major, Op 10: Allegro scherzando

Tracks:

Tchaikovsky (1-4)Grand Sonata for Piano in G Major, Op. 37: 1. Moderato e risoluto
Tchaikovsky (1-4)Grand Sonata for Piano in G Major, Op. 37: 2. Andante non troppo quasi moderato
Tchaikovsky (1-4)Grand Sonata for Piano in G Major, Op. 37: 3. Scherzo. Allegro giocoso
Tchaikovsky (1-4)Grand Sonata for Piano in G Major, Op. 37: 4. Finale. Allegro vivace
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: 1. Gnomus
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: 2. The Old Castle
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: 3. Tuileries
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: 4. Bydlo
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: 5. Ballet of the Chickens in their Shells
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: 6. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: 7. The Market-place at Limoges
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: 8. Catacombae. Sepulchrum Romanum
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: Cum mortuis in lingua mortua
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: 9. The Hut on Fowl's Legs (Baba Yaga)
Musorgsky (5-20) Pictures at an Exhibition: 10. The Great Gate at Kiev

Tracks:

Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: In C-sharp in Minor, Op. 2 No. 1 (Andante)
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: In E Major, Op. 8 No. 5 (Brioso)
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: In F-sharp Minor, Op. 42 No. 2
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: In F-sharp Major, Op. 42 No. 3 (Prestissimo)
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: In F-sharp Major, Op. 42 No.4 (Andante)
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: In C-sharp Minor, Op. 42 No.5 (Affanato)
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: In D-flat Major, Op. 42 No.6 (Esaltato)
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: In B-flat Minor, Op. 8 No. 11 (Adanate canatible)
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: In E-flat Major, Op. 42 No.8 (Allegro)
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: Allegro fantastico, Op. 65 No. 1
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: Allegretto, Op. 65 No. 2
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: Molto vivace, Op. 65 No.3
Scriabin: 12 Etudes from Opus 2, 8, 42 & 65 Piano Sonata No.6: Vivace
Myaskovsky: Piano Sonata No. 3: Con desiderio, improvisato - Moderato come primo, stenato, ma sempre agitato - Molto meno mosso, con languidezza
Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 83: 1. Allegro inquieto
Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 83: 2. Andante caloroso
Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat Major, Op. 83: 3. Precipitato

Amazon.com

BMG's Melodiya project has gathered together many of Sviatoslav Richter's best Soviet recordings here. Among highlights are the live Beethoven Appassionata Sonata, the live Alexander Scriabin performances, the exquisite Schubert Sonatas, the wonderfully idiomatic Chopin Second Concerto, and such rarities as Franck's Les Djinns and a previously unpublished Miaskovsky Sonata. There are superior Western remakes and live performances of some of these studio recordings, so some pianophiles might want to pick and choose among the separately available discs. But as a boxed treasury of great piano playing this set ranks as a memorable bargain. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Buy this set.......2000-08-28

This box set is amazing. Richter's performance of Rachmaninov's 2nd concerto is even better than on the famed Deutsche Grammophon recording. Beethoven's 'Pathetique' is equally astounding, and the 'Apassionata' is--by his own admission--Richter's best performance of the piece. The rest of the set--from Bach to Prokofiev--showcases the breadth of Richter's talent. I recommend this to all; it is a bargain at any price.

A Must-Have for Fans of Richter and of Great Pianists.......1999-12-10

This set contains recordings of Bach, Bartok, Beethoven (including Pathetique and Appassionata), Chopin, Franck, Glazunov, Mussogsky, Myakovsky, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, Rimsky-Korsakov, Saint-Saens, Schubert, Schumann, Scriabin, and Tchaikovsky. The recordings were made from 1952- 1995 by Melodiya. Although the sonic quality of the older recordings is obviously not up to today's standards, the musicality is still there. Notes include some insight into Richter's background, training, and relationship with each composer's music.

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