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Window in Time-(Vol.2)
 
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Window in Time-(Vol.2)

~ Adolf Henselt (Composer), Anton Rubinstein (Composer), Christoph Willibald Gluck (Composer), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Felix Mendelssohn (Composer), et al.
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1. Were I A Bird, Op. 2, No. 6
2. Barcarolle No. 5, Op. 93, No. 7
3. Melodie
4. Troika
5. Spinning Song, Op. 67, No. 34
6. Waltz In E-Flat Major, Op. 18 ('Grande Valse Brilliante')
7. Waltz, Op. 40, No. 8
8. The Maiden's Wish
9. Waltz, Op. 34, No. 3 ('Valse Brilliante')
10. Das Wandern
11. Sarabande
12. Nocturne, Op. 15, No. 1
13. Minuet, Op. 14, No. 1
14. Turkish March
15. Impromptu, Op. 90, No. 4
16. Scherzo In B-Flat Minor, Op. 31
On this CD:
  1. Études caractéristiques (12) for piano, No. 6, Were I a Bird, Op. 2/6 No. 6, Were I a Bird
    Composed by Adolf Henselt

  2. Barcarolle, for piano, Op. 93/7 No. 7, Barcarolle
    Composed by Anton Rubinstein

  3. Orfeo ed Euridice, opera, Wq 41 Melodie
    Composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck

  4. The Seasons, for piano, Op. 37
    Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

  5. Song without Words for piano No. 34 in C major ("Spinnerlied"), Op. 67/4
    Composed by Felix Mendelssohn

  6. Waltz for piano No. 1 in E flat major ("Grande Valse Brillante") Op. 18, B. 62
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin

  7. Waltz, for piano in A flat major (Pieces (12) of Moderate Difficulty), Op. 40/8
    Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky

  8. Transcription for piano of Chopin's Des Mädchens Wunsch, S480
    Composed by Franz Liszt

  9. Waltz for piano No. 4 in F major ("Valse brillante" / "Cat Waltz") Op. 34/3, B. 118
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin

  10. Wanderer Fantasy for 2 pianos, S 653 (Schubert)
    Composed by Franz Liszt

  11. Partita for keyboard No. 4 in D major, BWV 828
    Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach

  12. Nocturne for piano No. 4 in F major ("Les zéphyrs 1") Op. 15/1, B. 55/1
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin

  13. Humoresques de concert (6), for piano, Op 14, No. 1, Menuett célèbre, Op. 14/1
    Composed by Ignace Jan Paderewski

  14. Arrangement for piano of Beethoven's "Turkish March"
    Composed by Anton Rubinstein

  15. Impromptu for piano in A flat major, D. 899/4 (Op. 90/4)
    Composed by Franz Schubert

  16. Scherzo for piano No. 2 in B flat minor/D flat major, Op. 31, B. 111
    Composed by Fryderyk Chopin

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not to be missed!, Nov 13 2003
By A Customer
Despite what the naysayers have been nay-saying about this disc, I think it would be very hard to be disappointed by them, from any standpoint. If they are somehow the contrived product of some deranged producer's imagination, then I could only hope that other pianists would begin to "contrive" their own playing to match what I've heard on these discs. If the piano sounds flat, un-natural and limited in dynamic range, then I hope manufacturers of pianos begin to aim for these qualities in their instruments. The fact is, there is nothing at all wrong with these recordings, though there are probably many problems with the sound systems of some of these amateur reviewers.

The fact is, these discs present piano playing that is astounding and sound fidelity that is of the highest order. Anyone who has studied the accounts of Hofman, Godowsky, Horowitz and others will understand that Rachmaninoff believed in steady tempos and clear, straightforward playing. This is not evidence of some mechanical invention, but of Rachmaninoff's actual playing style. As a pianist, I think there is a great deal to admire in this approach.

If you're suspicious about these recordings, then listen before you buy, but don't pass on the opportunity to discover the great playing of Rachmaninoff, without the crack and pop of a 78-rpm recording.

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2.0 out of 5 stars mechanical echoes, April 17 2003
By Scott Beale (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews
As a classical music buff and an amateur pianist, I eagerly purchased both volumes of "A Window in Time". Unfortunately, I found both albums disappointing. There is little range in touch and dynamics; for example, the virtual performer seems incapable of legato. The technical problem lies in the recording of the piano rolls. Although the rolls are "digital" in nature, they do not have the capability to capture nuances. What is left is some sense of Rachmaninoff's timing, but even that is suspect - in the liner notes, Stahnke mentions the problems he experienced with determining what speed at which to play the rolls. That "impressive speed" you hear may be artificially sped up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the BEST, Jul 25 2000
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This is a great CD , It will change your standard ,the sound is outoutstanding , It is a MUST BUY for Classical listener.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Rachmaninoff Undergoes Surgery
and whiile on the table, the patient died. There is no music here. Digital sound, yes; music, no.
Published on Jun 2 2000 by Dr.John Gotwalt

1.0 out of 5 stars A TRAVESTY
Listening to this disc, and then to Rachmaninoff's actual recordings on RCA (many of the same pieces), is revealing. Read more
Published on Sep 7 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars A TRAVESTY
Listening to this disc, and then to Rachmaninoff's actual recordings on RCA (many of the same pieces), is revealing. Read more
Published on Sep 3 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it, cherish it--this is a must-have disc
One can only hope that Telarc keeps releasing these "Window in Time" discs until we hear all of the rolls Rachmaninoff made. Read more
Published on Aug 23 1999 by ericberg@means.net

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific ride through history.
Now, I understand what pianism is all about. Before I purchased this CD I never had the belief that what I was playing was true to the composer's intentions. Read more
Published on Jun 2 1999 by Benjamin de M. (ben_4@hotmail.com)

5.0 out of 5 stars The brilliance of the first CD continues...
Those who have heard the first "Window in Time" CD have an idea of what to expect here. Wayne Stahnke has worked magic with Rachmaninoff's piano roll performances. Read more
Published on April 9 1999 by David Adams

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