- Audio CD (7 Oct 1996)
- SPARS Code: ADD
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Hmv
- ASIN: B000024XYR
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 322,329 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Best complete set of these colorful concertos
6 Mar 2002
By Paul Bunkerr
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This recording was first released on the old Angel/Seraphim label and made a great impression upon the classical music opinion leaders of that time. The performances are elegant and powerful, beautifully played by Ciccolini and well supported by the orchestra under Baudo's expert direction. Of special note is the exquiste recorded sound. Back in the early 70's, this was considered one of the best engineered concerto recordings around, and it sounds great today. The balance between the piano and orchestra is superb; natural, spacious and clean. You really cannot go wrong with this album if you are interested in obtaining all five of this underrated composer's piano concertos.
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Take this music . . . seriously
13 Nov 2004
By J. Ritter
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These are the first recordings I heard of these delightful pieces for piano and orchestra; having listened to many other versions since (by both French and non-French artists), these EMI recordings are still among my favorites.
Aldo Ciccolini comes from the Busoni school of pianism, which combines German intellectualism with Italianate lyricism; those who might think these qualities are unsuited to the music of Saint-Saens should spend some time listening to these marvelous accounts. The approach is quite deliberate at times, but it allows the music to unfold in a way that reveals hidden depths of expression, due in large part to Serge Baudo's careful direction. A recent recording of these concertos by Stephen Hough, for example, seems barnstorming and merely flashy by comparison.
All in all, the pairing of Ciccolini and Baudo is a fine choice for a complete set of these piano concertos.
Aldo Ciccolini comes from the Busoni school of pianism, which combines German intellectualism with Italianate lyricism; those who might think these qualities are unsuited to the music of Saint-Saens should spend some time listening to these marvelous accounts. The approach is quite deliberate at times, but it allows the music to unfold in a way that reveals hidden depths of expression, due in large part to Serge Baudo's careful direction. A recent recording of these concertos by Stephen Hough, for example, seems barnstorming and merely flashy by comparison.
All in all, the pairing of Ciccolini and Baudo is a fine choice for a complete set of these piano concertos.
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A Great Set
13 April 2009
By Hegelian
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It was a pleasure to return to these recordings after so many years of listening to Collard, Roge and the good but over-rated Hough. Ciccolini's tempos are relatively slow; he revels in the beautiful melodies rather than trying to dazzle with virtuoso playing. The recordings are good. Altogether, the best set available.
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