Description
Chopin & Liszt – Piano Concerto No. 1 / Audio CD
UPC 028947764021
Product Details:
- Artists: Yundi Li, Philharmonia Orchestra, Andrew Davis
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon – B0008236-02
- Format: CD
- Country: US
- Released: 2006
- Genre: Classical
Overview
This exquisite recording features pianist Yundi Li performing two of the most celebrated piano concertos: Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, S. 124 and Frédéric Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11. The Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Sir Andrew Davis, provides a rich and nuanced accompaniment that highlights the virtuosity and lyrical expressiveness of these Romantic masterpieces.
Liszt's concerto showcases his technical brilliance and compositional innovation, with themes that intertwine seamlessly across its movements. Chopin's concerto, renowned for its delicate beauty and emotional depth, is brought to life through Yundi Li's masterful interpretation, reflecting his profound connection to Chopin's artistry.
Track Listing
Franz Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, S. 124 (17:48)
- Allegro Maestoso – 5:06
- Quasi Adagio – 4:33
- Allegretto Vivace - Allegro Animato – 4:02
- Allegro Marziale Animato - Presto – 4:08
Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11 (38:32)
- Allegro Maestoso – 19:19
- Romanze. Larghetto – 9:34
- Rondo. Vivace – 9:40
Key Credits
- Piano: Yundi Li
- Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis
- Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra
- Producer: Christopher Alder
- Recording Producer: Helmut Burk
- Engineers: Klaus Hiemann (Balance), Bastian Schick, Wolf-Dieter Karwartky
- Art Direction: Fred Münzmaier
- Booklet Editor: Jens Schünemeyer
- Photography: Mathias Bothor
- Liner Notes: Jeremy Nicholas
