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| 1. 1. Allegro non troppo |
| 2. 2. Allegro appassionato |
| 3. 3. Andante - Più adagio |
| 4. 4. Allegretto grazioso - Un poco più presto |
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2CD Leipzig Gewandhausorchester/Riccardo Chailly
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
At last a satisfying modern recording of the two great concertos in more than respectable sound. Deceptively laid back in places, Freire never fails to rise to the occasion when those great moments arrive. Chailly - not usually a favourite conductor of mine - has the orchestra on its toes and never seems to miss a trick. Above all there is a clarity and transparency of detail which are very welcome and unusual in recordings of these works, especially the First. Maybe not the absolute greatest individual performances of all time but well worth acquiring, even if you already have the Gilels coupling. Very refreshing.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Like the previous reviewers, I agree with the sentiments of this being the top modern recording of the piano concertos- the orchestra well controlled and sounding excellent under Chailly, the interpretation by Freire among the very best on record with a great balance of lyricism, power and sheer athleticism.
There is so much to recommend about the recording, but as with all recordings there are a few little niggles. Although the sound quality is first rate, the balance between piano and orchestra is sometimes favoured too much with the orchestra. This only detracts slightly from the listening experience and the same can be said with a couple of slips and at times, weak playing.
All in all, an excellent interpretation and recording of the two piano concertos, and very highly recommended, not just here, but by Gramophone and the other reviewers. Worth buying without hesitation.
There is so much to recommend about the recording, but as with all recordings there are a few little niggles. Although the sound quality is first rate, the balance between piano and orchestra is sometimes favoured too much with the orchestra. This only detracts slightly from the listening experience and the same can be said with a couple of slips and at times, weak playing.
All in all, an excellent interpretation and recording of the two piano concertos, and very highly recommended, not just here, but by Gramophone and the other reviewers. Worth buying without hesitation.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Cloth Ears
Format:Audio CD
My reactions after several months of listening are that the D minor is a very good performance but the B flat is outstanding. I'd have been pleased to hear the First in concert, but ultimately I think it lacks a special quality - the austere authority of Gilels/Jochum, the sinuous strength of Curzon/Szell or the frolicsome fire of Kovacevich/Sawallisch.
But in no. 2 Freire and Chailly capture the breadth of the first movement while keeping it moving, the grip of the second without losing the dance, the repose of the slow movement without falling asleep and the undertow of the finale whilst retaining its life. The result is convincing and compelling. The characteristic Gewandhaus band are a delight throughout, and the recording is well balanced. The documentation is rather thin for a new release, but you can't have everything.
But in no. 2 Freire and Chailly capture the breadth of the first movement while keeping it moving, the grip of the second without losing the dance, the repose of the slow movement without falling asleep and the undertow of the finale whilst retaining its life. The result is convincing and compelling. The characteristic Gewandhaus band are a delight throughout, and the recording is well balanced. The documentation is rather thin for a new release, but you can't have everything.
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A well respected pair of performances for the early 2000's generation
This pair of performances, recorded in 2005-6, are a distillation from 'live' performances at that time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by I. Giles
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At last I "get" Brahms!
It has taken me several years of persistence, but thanks to this recording I can now appreciate Brahms. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Andy Matthews
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Excellent Performances - slight doubt about recording
Two excellent performances from Freire, suitably coupled together. The B flat is a wonderful and poetic performance - fiery too in the right places. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by Mr Swallow
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For me it is not so much about whether I like my Brahms muscular or noble or sensitive or immaculate. Read more
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