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Con Pno 3/Vocalise/Prelude [Import]

~ Sergey Rachmaninov (Composer), Seiji Ozawa (Conductor), Boston Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Evgeny Kissin (Performer)
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1. Piano Concerto No. 3, Op.30: Allegro ma non tanto
2. Piano Concerto No. 3, Op.30: Intermezzo: Adagio
3. Piano Concerto No. 3, Op.30: L'istesso tempo; Finale: Alla breve
4. Vocalise, Op. 34 No. 14
5. Prelude, Op. 23 No. 2 In B Flat

On this CD:
  1. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
    Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
    Performed by Boston Symphony Orchestra
    with Evgeny Kissin
    Conducted by Seiji Ozawa

  2. Vocalise, song for voice & piano, Op. 34/14 No.14, Vocalise
    Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
    with Evgeny Kissin

  3. Preludes (10) for piano, Op.23 No.2 in F-sharp minor
    Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
    with Evgeny Kissin


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4.0 out of 5 stars A show-off piece with a lyrical performance, Jun 8 2004
By Stephen G Bowden (NC School of the Arts) - See all my reviews
Yeah, many of you are saying the Rach 3 should not be played lyrically. However, many of you are also inane. Rachmaninoff would turn over in his grave if he heard this. Sure, I like Horowitz's and Van Cliburn's performances better (but those are unbeatable), but I have certainly been a fan of this recording for a long time. The highlight of this CD is the ossia in measures 273 through 275 of the third movement. It's only symbolic of Kissin accepting the greater challenge, and tackling it quite mightily I must say. But, my point was that this piece can be played poetically and it can be played virtuosically. But Kissin accomplishes both. Maybe not as virtuosic as Cliburn or Horowitz, but certainly darn close enough for me.

And let us not forget the encores. The Vocalise arrangement is astoundingly spacious and beautiful. The B-flat prelude is one of the hardest he wrote, as I am learning a few of the Opus 23 ones. The ease with which Kissin plays those mind-boggling passages is obvious and the result: fantastic.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Rach 3? No place to showcase your poetic & lyrical side, Jul 3 2003
By Tim Snyder (Hinsdale, IL) - See all my reviews
Kissin displayed such abilities at an early age, it was hard not to imagine he would live his life at the top level virtuosity.

I bought Kissin's Rach 3 because I have never been impressed by Kissin; The quality of his playing is uneven, with the main problem that strikes me, is that he often seems to lack a sense of certain works as a coherent whole.

Kissen's Rach 3 has been around for 10 years or so, but I never got around to hearing it. I listened to it recently and was completely disappointed.

Kissen plays the entire work more or less understated. The conducting by Ozawa is outstanding in the sense it supports Kissin's approach to the work.

But Kissin's approach to the work is the problem. He plays slowly and softly, and I seems to me he is attempting to focus on the lyrical and poetic aspacts of the work.

A poetic, understated and lyrical and poetic Rach 3. Is Kissin kidding? This a work where the big boys and girls get a chance to show what they can do. Perhaps Kissin thought he found a legitimate new way to approach the work.

However whatever Kissin was trying do it didn't work. With the works natural emotional high points smoothed out, there was nothing left but a flat CD, that doesn't say a single thing new. I found it flat and boring throughout.

There are quite a few outstanding Rach 3 recordings out there, but this isn't one of them.

If you a Rach 3, the 1951 Horowitz studio recording, and the 1958 live performane by Van Cliburn jump to mind. A lyric and poetic approach is fine for many works but certainly not this one.

Kissin had a perfect opportunity to demonstrate he was one the the big dogs on the block, and strut his stuff. He didn't do it, and believe he can't do it. Time will tell if Kissin develops, but in the meantime stay away from this on. I also like the 1999 recording of the Rach 3 by Arcadi Volodos, recorded live with the Berlin Philharmonic.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous, Mar 23 2002
By "madabouttolkein" (New Berlin, PA) - See all my reviews
The fact that this recording is so soft that you must turn your player up all the way is inconsequential. Rachmaninoff is one of the most sumptuous and beautiful composers, and Kissin does him credit. Although I have not listened to enough recordings of this piece to make a sound judgement-somebody else might do it better-I think that I could definately recommend this recording to anyone. Even the encores are lovely (I personally like the Vocalise).
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3.0 out of 5 stars Technically perfect but lacking excitement
It's true, Kissin goes through all of Rach 3 without identifiably missing a note. The ossia (alternate passage) that this recording features occurs at 8 minutes 43 seconds in the... Read more
Published on Feb 25 2002 by Joshua Merrill

5.0 out of 5 stars Even for the Encores
Sure, this Rachmaninov 3 is wonderful. But just listen to the encores....What Kissin does there is pure magic.
Published on Feb 16 2002 by pgk

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I've heard many excellent recordings of Rachmaninov's 3rd, but this is the only one that absolutely takes me breath away. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Ochin krassivi ! Excellent peformance and selection
I heard Kissin perform the piano version of the Vocalise at a concert he gave a few years ago in Toronto. Read more
Published on Nov 29 2001 by Alessandro Bruno

4.0 out of 5 stars A strong performance but marginally recorded
Evgeny Kissin and Seiji Ozawa certainly manage a live performance worthy of merit here. You will find an interpretation of the Rachmaninov 3rd which certainly deserves respect and... Read more
Published on Nov 4 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars The limitations of youth
Without a doubt, Kissin is a supurb pianist and honestly my favorite right now. And it's hard to argue with the widely held belief that the Rach 3 concerto is anything but the... Read more
Published on Jul 22 2001 by Thom Paris

5.0 out of 5 stars Faster are better?!
Of course "faster are better" apparently is a wrong idea musically. However, for Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. Read more
Published on Jun 23 2001 by kueifeng

5.0 out of 5 stars A very majestic performance of the Rach 3.
Evgeny Kissin's interpretation of the Rach 3 is very majestic. Kissin also displays dazzling technique. Evgeny Kissin is in my opinion the greatest pianist ever. Read more
Published on May 29 2001 by Raul Manjarrez

2.0 out of 5 stars Wish I could say more...
The liner notes speak to Kissin's preference for making live recordings. In much of his repertoire, he has achieved great success in this approach. Read more
Published on April 16 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Arguably one of the best
While many would argue that Kissin doesn't have a brain in his head about what he is doing, he nevertheless plays flawlessly. Read more
Published on April 4 2001 by Luke Ma

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