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Beethoven: The Piano Concertos [Box set] [Import]

~ Vladimir Ashkenazy (Artist), Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Artist), Georg Solti (Artist)
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  • Audio CD (20 Nov 1995)
  • SPARS Code: ADD
  • Number of Discs: 3
  • Format: Box set, Import
  • Label: Decca (UMO)
  • ASIN: B0000041K9
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,321 in Music (See Bestsellers 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
On this CD:
  1. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 in C
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Vladimir Ashkenazy
    Conducted by Sir Georg Solti

  2. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in B flat
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Vladimir Ashkenazy
    Conducted by Sir Georg Solti

  3. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in C minor
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Vladimir Ashkenazy
    Conducted by Sir Georg Solti

  4. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 4 in G
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Vladimir Ashkenazy
    Conducted by Sir Georg Solti

  5. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 5, 'Emperor' in E flat
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Vladimir Ashkenazy
    Conducted by Sir Georg Solti

  6. (26) Bagatelles
    Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
    with Vladimir Ashkenazy

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best, 19 Jan 2007
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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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost too perfect, 4 Dec 2003
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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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34 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful rendition and recording... imho.. Great value, 18 Feb 2001
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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.1 and this recording did not fail to stir me.
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