A historic performance of Richter's two great concertos, brimming with overwhelming concentration
Richter takes on Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 conducted by Wislocki and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 performed by Karajan, creating a definitive recording that combines sharpness and lyricism on a grand scale.
In Rachmaninoff's No. 2, the opening chords are heavy and somber, creating a uniquely tense atmosphere. Soft shadows intersect with his firm touch, highlighting the powerful, breathing melody. The placement of the inner voices emerges clearly, and the harmony with the ensemble flows naturally. In the following Tchaikovsky No. 1, Richter's powerful driving force joins forces with Karajan, creating a compelling composition in which sharp keystrokes alternate with free-flowing vocal delivery. This is a stunning performance in which Richter's concentration permeates the entire piece.
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6 TRACKS:
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1)
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Moderato
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2)
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Adagio Sostenuto
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3)
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Allegro Scherzando
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4)
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Allegro Non Troppo E Molto Maestoso - Allegro Con Spirito
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5)
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Andantino Semplice - Prestissimo - Tempo I
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6)
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Allegro Con Fuoco
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Conductor - Herbert von Karajan (4 to 6)
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Composed By - Sergei Rachmaninov
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Orchestra - Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
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Engineer [Balance] - Heinz Wildhagen (1 to 3)
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Orchestra - Wiener Symphoniker (4 to 6)
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Producer [Recording] - Otto Ernst Wohlert (4 to 6)
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Piano, Soloist - Sviatoslav Richter
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Producer [Recording] - Hans Weber (1 to 3)
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Conductor - Stanisław Wisłocki
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Engineer [Balance] - Günter Hermanns (4 to 6)
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Composed By - Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Executive-Producer - Prof. Elsa Schiller
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Art Direction - Hartmut Pfeiffer
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Photography By [Cover] - Paul Moor
