Sergei Rachmaninov – Piano concertos Nos 1-4, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (2003,

Sergei Rachmaninov – Piano concertos Nos 1-4, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (2003, WavPack)

Rachmaninov – Piano concertos Nos 1-4, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

Earl Wild / Royal Philharmonic Orchestra / Jascha Horenstein

Label: Chandos
Catalog#: CHAN X10078(2)
Format: 2xCD, Album, Remastered
Country: UK
Released: 2003, 1966
Genre: Classical

Tracklist:

(Disc 1)
01. Piano concerto No. 1, Op. 1 in F sharp minor; I. Vivace (12:01)
02. II. Andante (5:36)
03. III. Allegro vivace (6:50)
04. Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 18 in C minor; I. Moderato (9:22)
05. II. Adagio sostenuto (10:25)
06. III. Allegro scherzando (10:43)
(Disc 2)
01. Piano concerto No. 3, Op. 30 in D minor; I. Allegro (15:03)
02. II. Intermezzo. Adagio – (8:42)
03. III. Finale. Allgro (11:50)
04. Piano concerto No. 4, Op. 40 in G minor; I. Allegro (9:00)
05. II. Largo – (5:26)
06. III. Allegro vivace (8:44)
07. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43 (20:40)

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Two caveats for prospective customers: One is that Earl Wild makes the once-standard "traditional" cuts in the finale of the Third Concerto; second is that these classic 1965 performances also are available on the Chesky label in less brilliant but more naturally equalized transfers, albeit spread across three full-priced discs. Chandos, however, offers the better bargain. More importantly, Wild is in dazzling form throughout. You’ll rarely hear the First and Fourth Concertos sparkle with equal panache and rhythmic acuity, while the pianist’s fusion of poetry and flair add up to a Paganini Rhapsody that leaves just about all stereo versions behind. Jascha Horenstein’s incisive, colorful support is a major asset, and the Royal Philharmonic plays beautifully for him. If you don’t mind the Third Concerto cuts (or already have Martha Argerich’s landmark third), these classic performances only get better with age, and the sonics are still terrific. Go for it, piano fans!

–Jed Distler arkivmusic

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Thank you laohu for this posting. Unfortunately, MEGA is asking me to enter a decryption key to allow the download. Obviously, I don’t have the decryption key. Any help would be appreciated.

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A thousand thanks for this… I have these recordings in a poor vinyl transfer and it’s wonderful to hear them properly.

A small comment though; these are not in WAV format (thank God) – they’re in WavPack, which is a completely different (lossless) kettle of fish. 🙂

A thousand thanks for this… I have these recordings in a poor vinyl transfer and it’s wonderful to hear them properly.

A small comment though; these are not in WAV format (thank God) – they’re in WavPack, which is a completely different (lossless) kettle of fish. 🙂

yes, I know that, I only abbreviated it. My classical posts are lossless posts. 🙂

I would rather spend the additional four characters than be wrong, but it’s your choice of course. I’m just thrilled to be hearing these recordings. 🙂

I became fixated on the Previn/Ashkenazy/LSO recordings of the early 1970s and they’ve been my "go-to" interpretations of the Rachmaninov concerti. Wild is excellent – it’s criminal he wasn’t better known.

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Thank you share!

Thank-you!

I would rather spend the additional four characters than be wrong, but it’s your choice of course. I’m just thrilled to be hearing these recordings. 🙂

I became fixated on the Previn/Ashkenazy/LSO recordings of the early 1970s and they’ve been my "go-to" interpretations of the Rachmaninov concerti. Wild is excellent – it’s criminal he wasn’t better known.

Earl Wild was VERY well known… and he held these recordings (the finest versions of this music still) close. Wild took liberties with his playing but it was never a distraction. I remember when these first appeared on a budget LP series for about 2 bucks each. Waited ages for them to show up on CD. Now it appears they are in all new packaging. Earl Wild at the keyboard was a marvelous thing.

Thanks! I can always go for more Rachmaninov.

Earl Wild was VERY well known…

Not to the extent that he deserved, and not as much as his "superstar" contemporaries. Few would speak his name in the same breath as Argerich, Ashkenazy, Gieseking, Gould, etc.

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