Brahms: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
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Brahms: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
Helene Grimaud (piano) / Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Wiener Philharmoniker, Andris Nelsons
[ Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Friday 18 October 2013
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A unique, multi-faceted artist who continues to push creative boundaries, Helene Grimaud is one of few pianists to conquer the monumental dimensions of the epic Op.83.
Recorded under studio conditions in Vienna's legendary Musikverein, the 2nd Piano Concerto marks Grimaud's debut recording with the celebrated Wiener Philharmoniker; coupled with the equally coveted Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks for the 1st Concerto, Grimaud has discovered exemplary musical counterparts.
"Grimaud's second recording of the First sounds a tad less youthful, a tad more disciplined [than her first], but the balance between those two elements remains truly inspired...The Vienna Philharmonic...are a truly imposing force right from the opening...her results [in Op. 83] end up being no less monumental." (Gramophone)
"Throughout the CD, both conductor and soloist love to crawl when Brahms gives them half a chance. But they also grab the coin's opposite side and sprint with tremendous vim through the second concerto's finale...Either way, Grimaud and Nelsons have made their mark." (The Times)
"I thought long and hard about whether I would award this Recording of the Month status, eventually deciding that I must judge the recording on its own merits first, where it stands proudly above all others … except one." (MusicWeb Recording of the Month Nov 2013)
Tracks:
Disc 1
1.1. Maestoso - Poco più moderato (Live At Herkules Saal, Munich / 2012)
2.2. Adagio (Live At Herkules Saal, Munich / 2012)
3.3. Rondo (Allegro non troppo) (Live At Herkules Saal, Munich / 2012)
Disc 2
1.1. Allegro non troppo (Live At Musikverein, Vienna / 2012)
2.2. Allegro appassionato (Live At Musikverein, Vienna / 2012)
3.3. Andante - Più adagio (Live At Musikverein, Vienna / 2012)
4.4. Allegretto grazioso - Un poco più presto (Live At Musikverein, Vienna / 2012)
