Description
Bartók – II. Zongoraverseny, Prokofiev – V. Zongoraverseny (Vinyl LP)
Sergei/Sviatoslav Richter, Parizsi Szimfonikus Zenekar, Londoni Szimfonikus Zenekar, Lorin Maazel / Мелодия LP Stereo, СМ 03121-22
Product Information
- Label / Catalog Number: Мелодия – СМ 03121-22
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
- Country: USSR
- Released: (Date as indicated or approximated on release)
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Modern
- Language (Liner Notes): Likely Russian with musical commentary
- Performer (Piano): Sviatoslav Richter
- Conductors: Lorin Maazel
- Orchestras:Cover Illustration: by Péter Nagy (3)
- Orchestre de Paris (for Bartók’s II. Zongoraverseny)
- The London Symphony Orchestra (for Prokofiev’s V. Zongoraverseny, Op. 55 in G major)
- Photography: by István Harmath
- Additional Credits: Liner Notes by Uwe Kraemer
Overview
English Overview
This exceptional Melodiya LP stereo release features two monumental works by two great composers of the 20th century. On side A, you will find Béla Bartók’s II. Piano Concerto (Zongoraverseny), composed in 1930–1931 after the completion of his Cantata Profana. Renowned for its originality, expressive power, and the extraordinary versatility of its solo line, Bartók’s II. Piano Concerto is widely regarded by pianists and audiences alike as one of the century’s most magnificent piano concertos.
Side B presents Sergei Prokofiev’s V. Piano Concerto, Op. 55 in G major, a work celebrated for its brilliance, rhythmic vitality, and its dazzling display of virtuosity. With the incomparable Sviatoslav Richter at the piano and under the inspired conducting of Lorin Maazel, this album merges the stark modernity of Bartók’s genius with the dynamic, bold character of Prokofiev’s concerto. Featuring two world-class orchestral ensembles – the Orchestre de Paris and the London Symphony Orchestra – this release is a treasure for collectors and classical enthusiasts alike, encapsulating the innovative spirit of modern orchestration and performance.
Hungarian Overview (Áttekintés)
Bartók Béla II. zongoraversenye, melyet 1930–1931-ben írt a Cantata Profana befejezése után, nem csupán stiláris utalásaiban, hanem a zenei gondolatok eredetiségében, a kifejezés és a hangszerelés erejében, valamint a magánszólam csodálatos sokoldalúságában rejlik – így tartják sok zongorista és közönség a 20. század egyik legnagyszerűbb zongorakoncertjének.
A B oldalon Prokofjev V. zongoraversenye, Op. 55 (G-dúr) található, melynek pörgős ritmusa, dacoló virtuozitása és ragyogó előadásmódja egyaránt lenyűgözi a hallgatókat. Sviatoszlav Richter kivételes zongorajátéka, Lorin Maazel karmester vezetése alatt, a Parizsi Szimfonikus Zenekar és a Londoni Szimfonikus Zenekar tolmácsolásában ötvözi Bartók modern érzelmi világát Prokofjev dinamikus, energikus stílusával. Ez a kiadvány a Soviet Északból (ССМ) érkező Melodiya LP sztereó felvételként igazi kincsként szolgál a klasszikus zene szerelmeseinek és gyűjtőinek.
Product Features
Musical & Structural Details
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Bartók – II. Zongoraverseny (Side A):
- Composition Period: 1930–1931 (written after the completion of Cantata Profana)
- Movements:
- A1: Allegro
- A2: Adagio
- A3: Allegro Molto
- Highlights: Revered for its originality, powerful expression, and the virtuosity of the solo line.
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Prokofiev – V. Zongoraverseny, Op. 55 in G major (Side B):
- Movements:
- B1: Allegro Con Brio
- B2: Moderato Ben Accentuato
- B3: Toccata. Allegro Con Fuoco
- B4: Larghetto
- B5: Vivo
- Highlights: Celebrated for its rhythmic drive, brilliant orchestration, and the dynamic interaction between piano and orchestra.
- Movements:
Performance Personnel
- Pianist: Sviatoslav Richter
- Conducting: Lorin Maazel
- Orchestral Support:
- Orchestre de Paris performs on Bartók’s concerto.
- The London Symphony Orchestra supports Prokofiev’s concerto.
- Additional Credits:
- Cover design by Péter Nagy (3)
- Liner notes by Uwe Kraemer
- Photography by István Harmath
Notable Details
- Innovative Approach:
Bartók’s II. Zongoraverseny is acclaimed not for mere stylistic references but because of its pioneering original musical ideas, expressive force, and the unparalleled versatility of its solo writing. - Contrasting Repertories:
While Bartók’s work showcases a modern rethinking of the concerto form in which every orchestral section performs in a soloistic, virtuoso manner, Prokofiev’s V. Zongoraverseny dazzles with its bold, rhythmic flair and brilliant virtuosity. - Historical Significance:
Bartók’s concerto, inscribed with the dates "15 August – 8 October 1943,” had its premiere on December 1, 1944, at Boston’s Symphony Hall—marking a turning point in 20th-century orchestral music.
Track Listing
Side A – Bartók: II. Zongoraverseny
- A1: Allegro – Duration as per LP liner notes
- A2: Adagio
- A3: Allegro Molto
Side B – Prokofiev: V. Zongoraverseny, Op. 55 (G-Dur)
- B1: Allegro Con Brio
- B2: Moderato Ben Accentuato
- B3: Toccata. Allegro Con Fuoco
- B4: Larghetto
- B5: Vivo
Publishers & Credits
- Record Label: Мелодия
- Catalog Number: СМ 03121-22
- Series: (Not specified, but part of classic Soviet-era releases)
- Country: USSR
- Composer(s):Conductor: Lorin Maazel
- Bartók Béla (tracks A1–A3)
- Sergei Prokofiev (tracks B1–B5)
- Orchestras:Piano Solo: Sviatoslav Richter
- Orchestre de Paris (for Bartók)
- The London Symphony Orchestra (for Prokofiev)
- Cover Design: Péter Nagy (3)
- Photography: István Harmath
- Liner Notes: Uwe Kraemer
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