SACD+ CD Sony Masterworks Release date: 11/Nov/2003
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Symphonic Music
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2101125599
Details / Tracklist:
1.1 I. Allegro Non Troppo E Molto Maestoso
1.2 II. Andantino
1.3 III. Allegro Con Fuoco
1.4 Prelude in G-Flat Major, Op.23 No.10
1.5 Moment Musical in E-Flat minor, Op.16 No.2
1.6 Daisies, Op.38 No.3
1.7 Prelude in G Major, Op.32 No.5
1.8 Oriental Sketch
1.9 Melodie in E Major, Op.3 No.3
1.10 Concert Paraphrase on Polka Italienne
Description:
Tchaikovsky recorded live in performance Jun 12-14, 2002, at the Philharmonie, Berlin.
Rachmaninoff recorded April 25-28, 2003, at the Scoring Stage, Berlin.
This recording was mastered using DSD technology.
(P)(C) 2003 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
This hybrid SACD+CD edition from Sony Masterworks brings together Arcadi Volodos' celebrated recording of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 with a carefully curated selection of solo piano works by Sergei Rachmaninoff and other Romantic masters. On the SACD layer, audiophile listeners can enjoy the full spatial depth and dynamic breadth of Volodos' performance with the Berlin Philharmonic under the baton of Seiji Ozawa, while the standard CD layer ensures compatibility with all conventional players. The program places the virtuosic drama and sweeping melodies of Tchaikovsky's concerto alongside intimate, poetically nuanced solo pieces, highlighting the full expressive spectrum of late-Romantic piano art.
Sony Masterworks presents this production with its characteristic attention to detail: finely balanced sound, clear stereo imaging and a booklet that sheds light on the works and their context. As a label, Sony Masterworks stands for high-quality classical and crossover releases, working with leading orchestras, conductors and soloists worldwide and offering recordings that combine technical excellence with strong artistic identity.
Arcadi Volodos is internationally recognized as one of the great piano virtuosos of his generation, renowned for his seemingly effortless technique, cantabile tone and highly individual interpretations. His discography has earned some of the most prestigious awards in the classical world, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring audience appeal. In this release, his collaboration with the renowned Berlin Philharmonic and Seiji Ozawa emphasizes his strengths: architectural clarity, tonal richness and a singing line that brings new life to familiar masterpieces.
