Warner Classics / 2012
Rachmaninov: Complete Piano Concertos
Berliner Philharmoniker; London Symphony Orchestra; Sir Antonio Pappano, conductor
About
Leif Ove Andsnes has long been renowned for his powerfully emotive and disciplined performances of Rachmaninov: attributes prized by the supreme composer-pianist himself. This set brings together for the first time the complete cycle of acclaimed concerto recordings, including the perennially loved Second in an award-winning live performance, acclaimed by Gramophone as ‘a Rolls-Royce reading.’
Track Listing
Leif Ove Andsnes (piano)
Berliner Philharmoniker
Antonio Pappano
1. I. Vivace
2. II. Andante
3. III. Allegro vivace
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
Leif Ove Andsnes (piano)
Berliner Philharmoniker
Antonio Pappano
4. I. Moderato
5. II. Adagio sostenuto
6. III. Allegro scherzando
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
Leif Ove Andsnes (piano)
London Symphony Orchestra
Antonio Pappano
7. I. Allegro ma non tanto
8. II. Intermezzo (Adagio)
9. III. Finale (Alla breve)
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40
Leif Ove Andsnes (piano)
London Symphony Orchestra
Antonio Pappano
10. I. Allegro vivace (alla breve)
11. II. Largo
12. III. Allegro vivace