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Beethoven: The Piano Concertos [Box set]

Ludwig van Beethoven, Vladimir Ashkenazy | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (20 Nov 1995)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 3
  • Format: Box set
  • Label: Decca (UMO)
  • ASIN: B0000041K9
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 23,203 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Disc: 1
1. 1. Allegro con brio - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
2. 2. Largo - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
3. 3. Rondo (Allegro scherzando) - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
4. 1. Andante con moto - Vladimir Ashkenazy
5. 2. Allegro - Vladimir Ashkenazy
6. 3. Andante - Vladimir Ashkenazy
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Disc: 2
1. 1. Allegro con brio - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
2. 2. Largo - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
3. 3. Rondo (Allegro) - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
4. 1. Allegro moderato - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
5. 2. Andante con moto - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
6. 3. Rondo (Vivace) - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
Disc: 3
1. 1. Allegro - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
2. 2. Adagio un poco mosso - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
3. 3. Rondo (Allegro) - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
4. 1. Allegro con brio - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
5. 2. Adagio - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti
6. 3. Rondo (Molto allegro) - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Georg Solti

Product Description

3CD Ashkenazy/ Solti

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4.7 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
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77 of 79 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best 19 Jan 2007
By Jes1564
Format:Audio CD
Vladimir Ashkenazy must rank as one of the greatest pianists of the modern era. His blend of flawless technique and sensitive interpretation marks him out as being uniquely placed to deliver as near to definitive performances as it is possible to get. This set of piano concerti was my introduction to his work, and I remain as impressed now as I was when I first heard them. He is ably supported by a rich and warm sound from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by the incomparable Sir Georg Solti. Ashkenazy was apparently apprehensive about approaching Beethoven and attempting to play him in the West when he emerged from the Soviet Union as a young man in the sixties; he need not have been. His command of the tonal energy and colours of the piano works is unrivalled. I like all these concerti, have heard them often played by various pianists and orchestras, and this set is my favourite. Don't misunderstand me: I have a great admiration for many musicians and they can play individual works by Beethoven and others which I find magnificent. But as far as this group of concerti is concerned, Ashkenazy is very hard to surpass. The version by Murray Perahia and the Royal Concertgebouw under Bernard Haitink is the only one which comes anywhere near. Get them both, if you can; if you have to choose, this is the one I would not be without.
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52 of 57 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost too perfect 4 Dec 2003
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
There are two sets of the piano concertos worth having, this one and the Klemperer/Barenboim set. This set is all but faultless, BUT, although Solti is never less than accurate he seems somewhere in this mix to have lost some of his passionate engagement with a composer he valued almost above all others. It is strange, but compared to the Barenboim set this feels ever so slightly thin. Nevertheless, it represents a superb rendering of the concerti. My Barenboim set remains on vinyl, and I can never forget its original impact. Perhaps therefore I am expecting too much. But whatever the case I can only advise that a full set of these concerti is essential for any sentient being.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Ashkenazy. 5 May 2012
By And/Burro
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I must admit to not having been a great Beethoven fan, but recordings like this have certainly won me over to the great man. Plus, I have always liked Vladimir Ashkenazy's piano playing, including his Rachmaninov and Chopin. So when I saw he had recorded all of Beethoven's piano Concertos with Sir Georg Solti and the Chicago Symphony Orchesta, I couldn't resist buying this, especially at Amazon's bargain price. Ashkenazy is such a flamboyant pianist and these Beethoven concertos, [particularly the Emperor], are really suited to his style. I have heard Alfred Brendel's version with James Levine and the CSO, recorded in the 1980s, also for Decca, of these concertos, and to me his manner of playing is not flamboyant enough. As I have said, this is not a problem for Ashkenazy, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra give him expert backing in clear Decca sound. A great buy indeed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beethoven Piano Concertos
Have already got all 5 concertos on tape, but wanted them on CD - got them as a Christmas present! Have loved Beethoven's music all my life and can thoroughly recommend these. Read more
Published 2 months ago by julie stacey
3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed
I find this series of concertos somewhat mixed in quality . The later two ( four and five ) are , to my ears at least , somewhat better performances than the earlier ones . Read more
Published 6 months ago by theplanets
4.0 out of 5 stars Wunderbar!
Enjoyed this CD very much. Excellent reproduction and almost as good as the vinyl copies which I have played for years. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Boomer
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Ashkenazy
I agree with all the other reviewers. If you want a collection of these 5 works by the master, then you don't need to look any further.
Published 18 months ago by Disciple
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection by the Master
You couldn't ask for any more, perfect music played by perfect musicans, of the Masters work. Yes, you could say I liked it.
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by S. Banner
5.0 out of 5 stars Beethoven Masterclass
This recording was everything I expected it to be and a little bit more. I am very familiar with all five of Beethoven's Piano Concertos but have not heard them for some years and... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by Martin E. Richards
5.0 out of 5 stars Ashkenazy is the best
These are the piano concertos that taught the whole world how to write piano concertos. And they are played by the man who redefined how to play the piano. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2002 by Matt Westwood
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful rendition and recording... imho.. Great value
Vladimir has excellent touch and I found a lot of the recording quite emotive. One of my favourites is the third movement of Piano Concerto No. Read more
Published on 18 Feb 2001
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