Famous Piano Concertos (Box Set) [Box set]

On this CD:

1. Concerto for piano & orchestra No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, CT 47
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by Budapest Symphony Orchestra with Istvan Szekely
Conducted by Gyula Nemeth

2. Concerto for piano & orchestra No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21, CT 48
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
Performed by Budapest Symphony Orchestra with Istvan Szekely
Conducted by Gyula Nemeth

3. Piano Concerto No. 1, for piano & orchestra (or 2 pianos) in B flat minor, Op. 23
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava) with Joseph Banowetz
Conducted by Ondrej Lenard

4. The Tempest, fantasy-overture for orchestra in F minor, Op.18
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava) with Joseph Banowetz
Conducted by Ondrej Lenard

5. Eugene Onegin, opera, Op. 24 Polonaise
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava) with Joseph Banowetz
Conducted by Ondrej Lenard

6. Eugene Onegin, opera, Op. 24 Waltz
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by Czecho-Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra (Bratislava) with Joseph Banowetz
Conducted by Ondrej Lenard

7. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
Performed by Budapest Symphony Orchestra with Jeno Jando
Conducted by Gyorgy Lehel

8. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), in A minor for piano & orchestra, Op. 43
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
Performed by Budapest Symphony Orchestra with Jeno Jando
Conducted by Gyorgy Lehel, Gyula Nemeth

9. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major, Op. 19
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Istropolitana Capella, Stefan Vladar
Conducted by Barry Wordsworth

10. Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major ("Emperor"), Op. 73
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by Istropolitana Capella, Stefan Vladar
Conducted by Barry Wordsworth

Tracks:

Trumpet Concerto In E: 1. Allegro Con Spirito
Trumpet Concerto In E: 2. Andante
Trumpet Concerto In E: 3. Rondo
Trumpet Concerto In D: 1. Allegro Non Troppo
Trumpet Concerto In D: 2. Largo
Trumpet Concerto In D: 3. Vivace
Trumpet Concerto In D: 1. Allegro Non Troppo Presto
Trumpet Concerto In D: 2. Adagio
Trumpet Concerto In D: 3. Allegro Molto
Trumpet Concerto In E Flat, Hob. VIIIe:1: 1. Allegro
Trumpet Concerto In E Flat, Hob. VIIIe:1: 2. Andante
Trumpet Concerto In E Flat, Hob. VIIIe:1: 3. Allegro
Trumpet Concerto In D: 1. Allegro Moderato
Trumpet Concerto In D: 2. Andante
Trumpet Concerto In D: 3. Allegro

Tracks:

Trumpet Concerto In D: 1. Andante
Trumpet Concerto In D: 2. Allegro Moderato
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In E Flat: 1. Allegro
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In E Flat: 2. Adagio
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In E Flat: 3. Vivace
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In D: 1. Allegro
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In D: 2. Adagio
Trumpet Concerto No. 1 In D: 3. Allegro
Trumpet Concerto No. 2 In C: 1. Adagio
Trumpet Concerto No. 2 In C: 2. Allegro Molto
Sonata In D For Trumpet, Two Violins And Continuo: 1. Grave
Sonata In D For Trumpet, Two Violins And Continuo: 2. Allegro
Sonata In D For Trumpet, Two Violins And Continuo: 3. Grave
Sonata In D For Trumpet, Two Violins And Continuo: 4. Allegro
Sonata In D For Trumpet, Two Violins And Continuo: 5. Allegro
Concerto In B Flat, Op. 7 No. 3: 1. Allegro
Concerto In B Flat, Op. 7 No. 3: 2. Adagio
Concerto In B Flat, Op. 7 No. 3: 3. Allegro
Adagio In G Minor
Trumpet Tune
Chorale Preludes: 'Erbarm Dich Mein, O Herre Gott' BWN 721
Chorale Preludes: 'Ich Ruf' Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ' BWV 639
Chorale Preludes: 'Herzlich Tut Mich Verlangen' BWV 727
Ave Maria

Customer Reviews:

Virtuosic Trumpet: Baroque And Classical Showcase.......2004-02-22

This album is an incredible showcase for the trumpet and the orchestra, in other words, the trumpet concerto. Hakan Hardenberger, the featured trumpet player, is highly talented and at the top of his game. Even the great jazz and classical trumpeter Winston Marsalis does'nt seem to reach the flights of fancy on the trumpet as does Hakan Hardenberger. Hardenberger masters the trumpet to perfection, capturing every nuance and every tone, from fortissimo fanfares to the softest pianissimo. On this compilation are the trumpet concerti of Baroque and Classical Era composers, among them Corelli and Albinoni and the Classical masters Franz Joseph Haydn and Leopold Mozart, Mozart's father. The sheer scale and magnetism of this music cannot be neglected. It is the greatest gathering of trumpet concerti ever made. The trumpet was perhaps the most fascinating instrument for Baroque composers. The trumpet produces grand, triumphant tones when played forte. It was an instrument that was displayed in ceremonial pomp- weddings, coronations and marches. The Baroque composers were sponsored by kings so they were expected to compose music for trumpet, which could be expressive not only as a fanfare for the king himself, but as an instrument of many dynamics. It can be played softly and slowly, which seems to create a nocturnal, reflective mood and staccato and fast-paced which made the music sound exciting and lively. In my opinion, it was the premier instrument of the Baroque Age.

The cd opens with the Trumpet Concerto In E Flat Major by Johann Hummel. This colorful piece is particularily impressive as it really explores the dynamic potential for the trumpet. It's third movement, the Rondo, is very exciting music, as it is played very fast and in a bouncy, dance-like manner. The Trumpet Concerto by Stamitz, Hertel and Richter are very stylish and must have been highly admired in the Baroque Era. The Trumpet concerto in E by Franz Joseph Haydn, who influenced Mozart, is beautiful, especially in its serenade-style andante second movement. In the last cd, Leopold Mozart's trumpet concerto is featured, and it's a good work. Perhaps his son Mozart greatly admired it, though Mozart did'nt really expand on trumpet concerti himself nor really ever showcased the instrument greatly. There are trumpet arrangements for the famous Albinoni Adagio in G, which on this version, sounds chilling, dark and dramatic. The cd concludes with trumpet versions of Bach's Organ Preludes and the Bach/Gounod Ave Maria.

superb playing.......2003-10-30

Hardenberger is indeed an extraordinary. The playing is right up there with the best of them. One thing unique to hardnberger is his ability to lock in ever note of every passage reguardless of register, speed, etc. In addition he playes with great character. The only reason i give hims less than 5 stars is because his lyricism, the most important thing, is surpassed by Maurice Andre and Phil Smith without questiong. especially after seing all of them live and buying their CDs. He is definitely among the greatests ever.

The Best Trumpeter in the Business.......2003-05-25

It's a rare treat for a reviewer when he can throw caution to the winds and go out on a limb for a musician. This is such an occasion for me. Hakan Hardenberger is a phenomenon. I think he is the Babe Ruth, the Wayne Gretzky, the Michael Jordan, the Vladimir Horowitz, the Jascha Heifetz of trumpet players.

Hardenberger is a Swedish trumpeter who made his first recording (Haydn, Hummel, Hertel, and Stamitz trumpet concertos, with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields under Neville Marriner, on Philips) in 1986 when he was only 25 years old (in the cover photo of the original CD he looks like a boy). The first time I played this debut CD of his, my jaw dropped and I could hardly believe my ears. His playing was a revelation--absolutely stunning. I'd never heard trumpet playing to compare with it. In my opinion, with his first two CDs young Hardenberger not only moved into the top rank of trumpeters; he swept right past his competitors to the head of the class. I've compared a number of his baroque concerto performances, here and elsewhere, with those of other famous trumpeters, and he always comes out on top. I believe him to be in a league of his own. He has everything: virtuosity and technique to burn, dead-on intonation, clean trills, smooth legato, expressive shading, beauty of tone, brilliant high notes, enormous dynamic range. He is also a sound musician, with taste and a sense of style. His arsenal is complete and unassailable; there is no chink in his armor.

Everything that was on that debut CD is now in this Philips Duo set, which is a much better value, because it offers two generously filled CDs--72:55 and 78:27--for the price of one, adding most of the contents of two later Hardenberger CDs of baroque music for trumpet (the recordings here were made from 1986 through 1993). It's a good buy, and if you're going to own only one collection of baroque trumpet music, this is the one I'd recommend.

The trumpet has always been a difficult instrument to record and reproduce accurately. Here, although the consistently excellent digital recording presents Hardenberger very much front and center, it captures the timbre, "bite," and wide dynamic range of his trumpet with exemplary vividness and fidelity. On a top-quality playback system, he sounds like he's standing right between the speakers playing for you. And what playing it is! Not to be missed.

Hardenberger's second CD, of Telemann Trumpet Concertos, also accompanied by the ASMF, this time under Iona Brown, was recorded in 1987 (again on Philips). It too is marvelous, fully as impressive as his first CD, but unfortunately none of it is included in the Philips Duo reviewed here, so you have to acquire it separately. It's well worth it.

Long live the king!

Virtuosic... Incredible.......2001-08-06

You don't have to be a fan of the instrument in order to appreciate and become overwhelmed by the beauty, the splendor and acrobatics of the trumpet. In the Baroque era, it was a instrument for the royal treatment and heralded arrival of kings and war. The performances here are excellent- Hardenberger, I Musici and Neville Marriner and his orchestra deliver virtuosic renditions of Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E flat, Hummel's, Hertel's, Molter's and Albinoni's concerti, as well as incredible arrangements of Ave Maria by Bach and Albinoni's Adagio.

A non-trumpet player's view..........2001-02-12

Although I love classical music and have done so for a long time, I must confess that I am not a trumpet player. With that said, I must say that these two CDs are wonderful. My first recording of the Hummel and the Haydn concertos was the second Marsalis/Leppard/ECO recording on Sony Classical (titled Wynton Marsalis - The London Concert). Inexperienced with trumpet recordings at the time, I really treasured the CD. After all, a big name artist known for his virtuosity was performing the technically demanding concertos. What more could you ask for? After a while, though, I began to feel that Marsalis didn't really do it for me in these works. Sure, he played with a flair (and what a flair it was), but he lacked the focused, rich tone that I've come to associate with great trumpet players (Herseth comes to mind here).

The current reviewed recording, on the other hand, is quite a piece of gem. Even though I have never heard of Hardenberger before (you trumpet players out there please excuse my ignorance), he delivers precisely what I am looking for. Hardenberger has the centered tone that most trumpeters would envy, yet he lacked none of the technical virtuosity needed for the music. His vibrato is light and very classical (as opposed to the wider jazz vibrato). On top of all that, he shows much understanding and affinity for the various works on these two CDs.

Tracks:

I. Allegro Aperto
II. Andante Ma Non Troppo
III. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Finale. Allegro
I. Allegro
II. Romance. Larghetto
III. Allegro
I. Lebhaft
II. Romanze. Ziemlich Langsam Doch Nicht Schleppend
III. Sehr Lebhaft

Tracks:

I. Allegro
II. Andante Ma Adagio
III. Rondo. Tempo De Menuetto
I. Allegro Moderato
II. Romanza. Andante Sostenuto
III. Finale - Rondo Alla Tedesca. Allegro
Prologue. Andante
Pastoral. Lento 'The Day's Grown Old'
Nocturne. Maestoso 'The Splendor Falls On Castle Walls'
Elegy. Andante Appassionato 'O Rose, Thou Art Sick'
Dirge. All Marcia Grave 'This Ae Nighte, Every Nighte'
Hymn. Presto E Leggiero 'Queen And Hantress, Chaste And Fair'
Sonnet. Adagio 'O Soft Embalmer Of The Still Midnight'
Epilogue. Andante
Bolero

Customer Reviews:

Nice collection .......2007-05-08

Great collection of concerti, some very familiar, some less so. Shortly after purchasing this double CD I had the chance to see the Chicago Symphony perform in Sarasota. Fun to see the principles at work on stage.

A world class collection!.......2006-11-16

It's not every day that you come across a recording that showcases as many elite calibur musicians as this collection does. Not only do you get some of the best names in the CSO, but you also get a tremendous diversity of musical genres to explore the viruosity. Being a horn player myself, I purchased the set for the Konzertstuck for four horns by Schumann. This single piece is worth the purchase of the 2 disk set all by itself. Describing this piece as a 'tour de force' would hardly do it justice, as horn players across the globe would agree. The fantastic four represented here certainly do not disappoint, masterfully executing the tremendous technical hurdles and extreme range requirements with flawless ease. Even though the technical demands are quite substantial, this group never loses sight of the phrasing, balance, and intonation, as can easily happen. Clevenger was most impressive in the Mozart horn concerto #3- an interpretation that I thought was extremely tasteful and pleasing. His command with changing not only of the dynamics of the piece, but also tonal colors to compliment this, is in my opinion unmatched. Adolph Hersith, what more can be said, a legend who played the Haydn to perfection. These are definitely the shining stars on the collection. Not to say the other selections were not outstandingly performed, but perhaps just fall out of the range of my preferred taste. While Jacobs played wonderfully, the tuba concerto was not to my liking as a matter of musical preference. The serenade for horn and tenor was even less appealing to me, and though the performers were stellar, I found the music to be difficult to follow, and repetitive in nature. Let's just call the entire second cd an adventure in specialties. Unless you happen to specialize in the particular instrument that is featured, you are unlikely to find these tracks as 'accessible' as the ones found on disk one. Between the bassoon concerto and Bolero, there is enough sleep aid for even the hard-core insomniac. Without the Konzertstuck, this rating would be a four, with it, it is a six!

First chair players top notch in a top notch orchestra.......2005-07-01

To be completely honest, this album did not interest me at first, even though I am the biggest CSO fan ever. The only reason I stumbled upon it was because I was browsing in a bad CD collection. All they had was generic, tripe recordings of most everything. Well, when I saw this I picked it up because I noticed it was under the DG label and because it had CSO recordings. I soon realized what I had been missing. This CD has probably the best recording ever of the Vaughn-Williams tuba concerto. Jacobs's mastery is held blatantly obvious in this recording, it is simply amazing and inspiring (even though I think his successor Gene Porkorny has a better sound). Another piece which caught my eye was the energetic Konzertstuck by Schumann. By itself the piece already speaks for itself. But, performed correctly, as it is here, the piece becomes heroic statement. The CSO horns play out boldly, without trepidation but alos without assaulting the ears. The sound is amazingly balanced between the four of them and they seem to be veritably unified in their playing, almost if one horn could double or triple stop( understandable?) instead of throwing 4 different players together and forcing them to compete. This is the CSO brass section that I know and love.

The real winner on this CD, however is the Bolero, conducted by Solti. The soloists are obviously all top notch. But espectially effective is the barely audible start with a simple side drum figure mingled with a flute to the deafening, exhilarating climax that closes the piece. If you're a brass person and you're looking for stereotypical Chicago brass, it's right here at the end. Good job Solti, and the CSO. Happy listening

Must-have for CSO fans.......2005-05-04

Recently I had an opportunity to meet with the legendary Bud Herseth, and I wanted a CD to get an autograph. But which one? The fabled archetype of the first trumpet, Herseth is on every recording the CSO made since he started in 1948 until he retired just a couple of years ago. If you want to get into an argument about who the best trumpet player who ever lived was, Herseth's name will center the argument, and the other contenders won't have been as well recorded. This CD turned out to be perfect, the Haydn concerto showcases his remarkable ability to be consistently perfect. I recommend this CD to classical music fans; Herseth, Clevenger, Still, Elliot and Jacobs are the best of the best in symphonic music, and these solo selections are truly magnificent. I recommend this CD especially to CSO fans, there are maybe a dozen symphonies at most in the same league as the CSO, and these principal chairs are one of the main reasons for the continued superiority of the symphony. I also recommend this CD to music students who play french horn, trumpet, tuba, oboe or bassoon. All musicians should strive for this level of magnificence, and though most will never reach this acme, the effort will bring you beyond the average. Lastly, I also recommend the CD to Solti fans, in spite of the fact that there are so many Solti recordings to choose from. You'll appreciate Solti's Bolero, it's my favorite Ravel recording. Oh by the way, I did get Herseth to sign the CD, he has a charming sense of humor and said "well, if I can remember how to spell my name." To which I replied: "Sir, it's printed on the CD."

Absolutely fantastic.......2004-04-14

As a horn player, I must unobjectively confess that there is something quite magical about the work of Dale Clevenger and the CSO horn section from the 70s and 80s.

Perhaps the predigital recording technology during this time
left a little to the listeners imagination. Perhaps the virtuosity and freshness of the performances was something truly
historic. Maybe it is just me.

The Britten Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings and the Schumann Konzertstueck recordings are absolutely my hands down favorites. I cannot listen to these without getting excited about horn playing again. And, having them on CD is great.

The other performances on the CD are also excellent - so this recording is by no means just for horn players!

Tracks:

I Allegro Tranquillo-Dreams Of A Winter Journey
II Adagio Natabile Ma Non Tanto-Land Of Desolation, Land Of Mists
III Scherzo: Allegro Scherzando Giocoso
IV Finale: Andante Lugubre-Allegro Moderato-Allegro Maestoso
Francesca Da Rimini, Op.32-Orchestral Fantaasy After Dante

Tracks:

I Andante Sostenuto-Allegro Vivo
II Andantino Marziale, Quasi Moderato
III Scherzo: Allegro Molto Vivace
IV Finale: Moderato Assai-Allegro Vivo-Presto
Romeo And Juliet-Fantasy Overture After Shakespeare

Tracks:

I Introduzione E Allegro-Moderato Assai (Tempo Di Marcia Funebre)
II Alla Tedesca-Allegro Moderato E Semplice
III Andante Alegiaco
IV Scherzo: Allegro Vivo
V Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco (Tempo Di Polacca)
Gopak From Mazeppa
Festival Coronation March In D Major

Tracks:

I Andante Sostenuto-Moderato Con Anima-Moderato Assai, Quasi Andante-Allegro Vivo
II Andantino In Moto Di Canzone
III Scherzo: Pizzicato Ostinato-Allegro
IV: Finale: Allegro Con Fuoco

Tracks:

I Andante-Allegro Con Anima
II Andante Cantabile, Con Alcuna Licenza
III Valse: Allegro Moderato
IV Finale: Andante Maestoso-Allegro Vivace

Tracks:

I Adagio-Allegro Non Troppo
II Allegro Con Grazia
III Allegro Molto Vivace
IV Finale: Adagio Lamentoso-Andante

Tracks:

I Lento Lugubre-Moderato Con Moto-Andante
II Vivace Con Spirito
III Andante Con Moto
IV Allegro Con Fuoco

Tracks:

I Allegro Non Troppo E Molto Maestoso-Allegro Con Spirito
II Andantino Semplice-Prestissimo-Tempo I
III Allegro Con Fuoco
I Quasi Rondo: Andante Mosso
II Contrastes: Andante Cantabile-Molto Vivace

Tracks:

I Allegro Brillante E Molto Vivace
II Andante Non Troppo
III Allegro Con Fuoco
Allegro Brillante

Tracks:

'Farewell Of The Guests' And Waltz
Walz
Walz
Walz
Interlude Walz
Walz Of The Snowflakes
Walz Of The Flowers
Final Walz And Apotheosis
III Valse: Allegro Moderato
II Allegro Con Grazia
II Valse: Moderato-Tempo De Valse

Album Description

Tchaikovsky's best-loved works together in one box set! Piano Concertos Nos. 1-3 Famous Walzes (from Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, Hamlet, The Nutcracker, and Eugene Onegin) Performers: Kurt Masur, Gewandhausorchester, New York Philharmonic Francesca da Rimini, Romeo & Juliet, Gopak, Festival Coronation March, Concert Fantasia, op. 56 Elisabeth Leonskaja, Piano

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Famous Piano Concertos

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ASIN: B000028ABO
Release Date: 2006-12-19

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Famous Piano Concertos (Box Set)

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Tracks:

Allegro Maestoso - Istvan Szekely
Romance. Larghetto. Rondo. Vivace - Istvan Szekely
Maestoso - Istvan Szekely
Larghetto - Istvan Szekely
Allegro Vivace - Istvan Szekely

Tracks:

Allegro Non Tropppo E Molto Maestoso - Allegro Con Spirito - Joseph Banowetz
Andantino Semplice-Prestissimo - Joseph Banowetz
Allegro Con Fuoco - Joseph Banowetz
The Tempest Op.18 - Joseph Banowetz
Polonaise - Joseph Banowetz
Waltz - Joseph Banowetz

Tracks:

Moderato - Jeno Jando
Adagio Sostenuto - Jeno Jando
Allegro Scherzando - Jeno Jando
Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op.43 - Jeno Jando

Tracks:

Allegro Con Brio - Stefan Vladar
Adagio - Stefan Vladar
Rondo: Molto Allegro - Stefan Vladar
Allegro - Stefan Vladar
Adagio Un Poco Mosso - Stefan Vladar
Rondo: Allegro - Stefan Vladar

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Famous World Piano Concertos/Various
Ravel, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin & Hayden Various Composers: Debussy
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ASIN: B000025MXL
Release Date: 2005-07-12