Quantity:

More Buying Choices

12 new from �7.01

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

See larger image and other views

Share your own customer images

Alkan: Concerto for solo piano

~ Valentin Alkan (Composer), Marc-Andr� Hamelin (Piano)

5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Price:	�10.48 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
	o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Wednesday, November 25? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details

12 new from �7.01

Buy CDs and get up to £3 credit to spend on MP3s
Spend more than £5 on CDs before December 31st, and get a credit to spend on MP3s: spend £5, get £1 credit; spend £10, get £2 credit; spend £15, get £3 credit. UK customers only. Terms apply.

› See more product promotions

Special Offers and Product Promotions

See our Christmas gift guide for great gift ideas for your loved ones this festive season.
Discover millions of songs and albums in our MP3 music downloads store.

Frequently Bought Together

Price For All Three: �33.65

Show availability and delivery details

This item: Alkan: Concerto for solo piano ~ Valentin Alkan
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
Charles-Valentin Alkan: Piano works ~ Charles-Valentin Alkan
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
Alkan: Marc-Andr� Hamelin plays Alkan ~ Charles-Valentin Alkan
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Charles-Valentin Alkan: Piano works

~ Charles-Valentin Alkan

5.0 out of 5 stars (1) �12.69

Alkan: Marc-Andr� Hamelin plays Alkan

~ Charles-Valentin Alkan

5.0 out of 5 stars (3) �10.48

Alkan: 12 Etudes, Op.39

~ Jack Gibbons

5.0 out of 5 stars (2) �7.38

Alkan: Esquisses

~ Charles-Valentin Alkan

�11.98

Bloch: Piano Quintets

~ Ernest Bloch

4.0 out of 5 stars (1) �12.98

› Explore similar items

Product details

Composer: Valentin Alkan
Audio CD (27 Aug 2007)
SPARS Code: DDD
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Hyperion
ASIN: B000TT1QM8

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 77,170 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

(What is this?)

Alkan CDs For Sale opens new browser window

www.arkivmusic.com - Buy them at ArkivMusic.com. Every recording in print available.

1. Allegro Assai

2. Adagio

3. Allegretto Alla Barbaresca

4. Vivante

5. Esprits Follets: Prestissimo

6. Canon: Assez Vivement

7. Tempo Giusto

8. Horace Et Lydie: Vivacissimo

9. Barcarolle: Assez Lentement

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

alkan(1)

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

5.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charles-Valentin WHO?, 12 Sep 2007

By	Pedro el Malo "chapman353" - See all my reviews

Compared to the music of other 19th century romantic composers, that of Charles-Valentin Alkan is little known. This is a shame. The programme of music on this disc is an excellent introduction to Alkan's work, presenting different and contrasting aspects of the composer's style. Like much of 19th century piano music it is technically extremely demanding and its performance restricted to the piano virtuoso. Marc-Andr� Hamelin has previously promoted Alkan's compositions and his performance of the works on this disc is breathtaking. This is complimented by the excellent quality of Hyperion's recording. Some people find a lot of 19th century piano music just too showy for their taste, concentrating as it often tends to on ostentatious displays of virtuosity rather than solid musical merit. But if you are a fan, then this disc is well worth a listen.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

3 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dazzling, 14 Jan 2008

By	a nice guy who likes reading (Cairo, Egypt) - See all my reviews

There are some pieces of music that just have to be listened to. The Concerto for Solo Piano by Alkan is one of those pieces. It is an electrifying tour of all that is best about Romantic virtuosic piano music. Here the marvellous playing (how much his hands must have been aching by the 20 minute mark, but you would never know!) and the brilliant CD notes makes for a remarkably accessible combination. I'm not sure that I could have taken on the first movement without the notes which give an overall structural analysis (albeit in a very brief and accessible way). The repeated notes section is something else!!
The second movement is interesting (each of the movements is a 'study' in and of itself, each forming one twelfth of the epic cycle that is opus 39. The final movement is, if anything, more dazzling than the first although without the grandeur of length. That said, it is still a remarkable 10 minutes long. This is music that is will be difficult to tire of.
The pictures of Alkan (apparently only 2 survive) are fascinating. The 6 smaller pieces are also very enjoyable: a nice little encore and not such 'heavy' listening.
I have always love the Symphonie for Solo Piano from opus 39, but I think, given the length and grandeur of the first movement of the Concerto, this piece may just eclipse it for me!
By the end it may be difficult to shout 'bravo' (you'll be too exhausted ;-) but if you're listening to it on your ipod, you'll still start applauding. Enjoyyyy

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 2 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jqOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jqOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jqOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jqOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; }

Customer Discussions

This product's forum

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Active discussions in related forums

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
music Postees Outing Early 2010......	179	7 minutes ago
music Which is better?	20	10 minutes ago
music the great big piano thread	7	16 minutes ago
music Could the Beatles win the X Factor.	22	24 minutes ago
music Beautiful songs	74	29 minutes ago
classical music Other Musical Interests??	112	1 hour ago
classical music What are you listening to right now ?	1051	2 hours ago

Related forums

classical music (271 discussions)
music (1023 discussions)

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	55% buy the item featured on this page: Alkan: Concerto for solo piano 5.0 out of 5 stars (2) �10.48
	20% buy Alkan: 12 Etudes, Op.39 5.0 out of 5 stars (2) �7.38
	13% buy Alkan: Marc-Andr� Hamelin plays Alkan 5.0 out of 5 stars (3) �10.48
	7% buy Alkan: Piano Works 5.0 out of 5 stars (1) �14.37