Description

Claudio Arrau - Liszt: Sämtliche Konzertparaphrasen Über Opern Von Verdi - Rigoletto; Ernani; Il Trovatore; Lombardi; Aida; Don Carlo; Simone Boccanegra / Philips LP Stereo

6500 368

Label: Philips – 6500 368
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: Netherlands
Released: Not specified
Genre: Classical
Style: Romantic

Overview:

This rare Philips LP features legendary pianist Claudio Arrau performing Franz Liszt's concert paraphrases on operas by Giuseppe Verdi. Liszt, known for his virtuosic piano transcriptions, masterfully adapted themes from Verdi’s most celebrated operas, capturing their dramatic intensity and lyrical beauty. Arrau’s commanding technique and deep interpretive insight bring these concert paraphrases to life, making this a must-have for collectors of Romantic piano music and opera adaptations.

The album includes paraphrases from Rigoletto, Ernani, Il Trovatore, I Lombardi, Aida, Don Carlo, and Simone Boccanegra, highlighting the interplay between Verdi's operatic genius and Liszt's pianistic brilliance. Each piece is rich with the emotional depth and virtuosic flair characteristic of both composers.

Interesting Facts:

Claudio Arrau was known for his profound interpretations of Romantic composers, and his recordings of Liszt are considered definitive by many critics and piano enthusiasts.
Franz Liszt, aside from his original compositions, was famous for his adaptations of operas, creating piano transcriptions and paraphrases that showcased his virtuosic style and allowed opera lovers to experience these works in a new, intimate format.
Giuseppe Verdi, one of the greatest opera composers, created timeless works filled with emotion and grandeur, which Liszt transformed into challenging concert pieces for solo piano.
Arrau’s recording offers an insight into how operatic grandeur can be distilled into piano performances while retaining the drama and passion of the stage.