MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Great Pianists of the 20th Century - Evgeny Kissin
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FRANZ LISZT / SERGEI PROKOFIEV
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Great Pianists of the 20th Century - Evgeny Kissin
Evgeny Kissin (piano) / Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
[ Philips / BMG / Sony / Deutsche Grammophon / 2 CD ]
Release Date: Thursday 1 June 2000
Few recent prodigies have endured like Evgeny Kissin. His technique is flawless, he articulates both notes and expression with a maturity beyond his years, and his romantic repertoire is some of the best available. Celebrated here as part of Philips's Great Pianist series, Kissin easily demonstrates his prowess. The first half of this set is dominated by Liszt interpretations. The Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 leads off the disc and is loaded with punch, while the Spanish Rhapsody brims with a true energy and confidence. The second CD, all Prokofiev, reveals the early talents of Kissin. The Visions fugitives hardly sound like they came from hands not old enough to drive. A live Carnegie Hall performance of Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 6--the same piece he chose to play at the age of 15 for the International Tchaikovsky Competition--delights. From the opening notes, it's apparent that Kissin has a grasp of the piece and it's no wonder it's still a staple of his concert performances. --Jason Verlinde
GREAT PIANISTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY is a celebration of great artistry; it is also the result of extensive and careful research on the part of all who have participated in its creation. We trust that it will bring joy as well as enlightenment to generations of music lovers to come in the new millennium.
Tracks:
Disc: 1
LISZT
1. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12
2. Liebestraum No. 3
3. Gretchen am Spinnrade
4. Auf dem Wasser zu singen
5. Die Forelle
6. Soirees de Vienne: Valse-Caprice No. 6, S. 427 (After Schubert)
7. Marche Militaire
8. Spanish Rhapsody
9. Etudes d'execution transcendante: No. 10 In F Minor
10. Etudes d'execution transcendante: No. 11 Harmonies du soir
11. Etudes d'execution transcendante: No. 12 Chasse-neige -
Disc: 2
PROKOFIEV
1. Piano Sonata No. 6 In A, Op. 82: 1. Allegro moderato -
2. Piano Sonata No. 6 In A, Op. 82: 2. Allegretto -
3. Piano Sonata No. 6 In A, Op. 82: 3. Tempo di valzer. Lentissimo
4. Piano Sonata No. 6 In A, Op. 82: 4. Finale. Vivace -
5. Overture On Hebrew Themes, Op. 34 -
6. Visions fugitives, Op. 22: No. 16 (Dolente)
7. Visions fugitives, Op. 22: No. 11 (Con vivacità)
8. Visions fugitives, Op. 22: No. 17 (Poetico)
9. Visions fugitives, Op. 22: No. 10 (Ridicolosamente)
10. Piano Concerto No. 3 In C, Op. 26: 1. Andante. Allegro
11. Piano Concerto No. 3 In C, Op. 26: 2. Tema con variazioni (Andantino)
12. Piano Concerto No. 3 In C, Op. 26: 3. Allegro ma non troppo
13. Etude In C Minor, Op. 2 No. 3 -
