Comp Pno Ctos/Rhap On A Theme: Sergey Rachmaninov, Jascha Horenstein, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Earl Wild: Amazon.ca: Music

Disc: 1
1. Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 1 In F Sharp Minor: I Vivace
2. Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 1 In F Sharp Minor: II Andante
3. Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. 1 In F Sharp Minor: III Allegro vivace
4. Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 40 In G Minor: I Allegro
5. Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 40 In G Minor: II Largo
6. Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 40 In G Minor: III Allegro vivace
7. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, Op. 43
Disc: 2
1. Piano Concerto No.2, Op.18 In C Minor: I. Moderato
2. Piano Concerto No.2, Op.18 In C Minor: II. Adagio sostenuto
3. III. Allegro scherzando
4. Piano Concerto No.3, Op.30 In D Minor: I. Allegro
5. Piano Concerto No.3, Op.30 In D Minor: II. Intermezzo: Adagio
6. III. Finale: Allegro

On this CD:

Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
with Earl Wild
Conducted by Jascha Horenstein
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
with Earl Wild
Conducted by Jascha Horenstein
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini (Introduction and 24 Variations), in A minor for piano & orchestra, Op. 43
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
with Earl Wild
Conducted by Jascha Horenstein
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
with Earl Wild
Conducted by Jascha Horenstein
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
Composed by Sergey Rachmaninov
Performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
with Earl Wild
Conducted by Jascha Horenstein

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just gets better with age!, Dec 26 2003

By	David Staudenmeir (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

As a pianist with an affinity for the romantic, my introduction to Earl Wild and Rachmaninov was when, in the 1960s, my mother bought us the Readers Digest set of records (when they first came out) from which this CD is made -- it was love at first sight (hearing)! (Guess who took the records with him when he went off to college??!). I thought these were wonderful recordings and interpretations when I first heard them (despite my youth and inexperience then), and now approx. 40 years later (having heard a number of other recordings in the intervening years), my opinion is unchanged. Being a romantic pianist in the spirit of Rachmaninov and Horowitz, Earl Wild sets a very high standard here. It doesn't get any better than this. Only two regrets -- the lack of the full uncut version of the 3rd (the cuts were sanctioned by the composer in a time when audience attention spans were not nearly so long as they are today), and the notable and very regrettable absence of the Isle of the Dead from this CD (which was also on the original set of 1960s records -- an evocative, exciting tone poem in its own right, rendered as well or better than any other I've heard by Horsenstein and company. Wild's 1st and 2nd concerti and Rhapsody from this set are the best I've heard and are still the standard by which I judge other performances of the same pieces (ditto for the Isle of the Dead).

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5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant account, Nov 11 2003

By	J. Zhu (toronto) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

very good brilliant good sounding account of these rachmaninov works, as brilliant as these pieces can sound! little or no sentalmentalities, definitely deserves a place in any rachmaninov collection, holds its own place very strongly against such performances by richter, argerish, rachmaninov, ashkenazy, and horowitz just to name a few

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE Rachmaninoff 2nd..., Jul 13 2003

By	Daniel Gibson (Gainesville, FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Passionate and lively, Wild plays the best 2nd that I've ever heard. I do however prefer Argerich's 3rd to his. As for his 1st, 4th, and Rhapsody, I'm not as familiar with others' recordings although the few that I've heard aren't as good as his. This CD is a MUST own for Rach fans, and a good starting point for those new to him.

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE Rachmaninoff 2nd...
Passionate and lively, Wild's 2nd is by far superior to any that I've heard. The only one to get even close is Van Cliburn. I do however prefer Argerich's 3rd to his. Read more

Published on Jul 13 2003 by Daniel Gibson

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best!!
Wild plays all the concertos just gorgeously. All are amazing, however, I couldn't help but feel disappointed by the 3rd concerto on this disc. Read more

Published on April 10 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Easily the best
The collaboration between Wild and Horenstein is breathtaking. The sound of the orchestra has a presence that I have not found on any other set. Read more

Published on Feb 7 2002 by Terry Kildal

5.0 out of 5 stars An Odd Couple That Works
One could not find two more musical opposites than Earl Wild and Jascha Horenstein. Wild the often firey romantic and Horenstein an at times reserved but ever compelling... Read more

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