Evgeny Kissin & Nikolai Demidenko: Chopin The Piano Concertos (DVD)

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Product Features

• Pianists: Evgeny Kissin, Nikolai Demidenko
• Composer: Fryderyk Chopin
• Orchestra: Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Antoni Wit
• Works Performed:
  • Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11 – Nikolai Demidenko
  • Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21 – Evgeny Kissin
• Encores:Directed By: Michael Beyer
  • Nikolai Demidenko: Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 17 No. 4
  • Evgeny Kissin: Etude in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 12 ("Revolutionary"), Waltz in E Minor, Op. Posth.
• Producers: Günter Atteln & Maria Stodtmeier
• Running Time: 140 minutes
• Audio Formats: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Video Format: NTSC
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Label: Accentus Music
• Release Year: 2010
• Recorded Live: National Philharmonic Hall, Warsaw, 27 February 2010

Overview

Evgeny Kissin & Nikolai Demidenko: Chopin The Piano Concertos presents an extraordinary concert event in celebration of Fryderyk Chopin’s 200th birthday. Filmed live at the National Philharmonic Hall in Warsaw, this historic performance features two of the most celebrated Russian pianists of their generation: Nikolai Demidenko and Evgeny Kissin.

Nikolai Demidenko delivers a masterful rendition of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, followed by Evgeny Kissin’s electrifying interpretation of Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor. Their encores include some of Chopin’s most beloved works, such as the iconic Revolutionary Etude and the beautiful Waltz in E Minor. The Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Antoni Wit, adds depth and elegance to the performance, making this concert an unforgettable experience for Chopin enthusiasts.

Interesting Facts

• This concert was held to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Fryderyk Chopin's birth in 1810, making it one of the most significant events of Chopin Year.
• Evgeny Kissin, a former child prodigy, is known for his virtuosic technique and profound musicality, and his performance of Chopin’s Concerto No. 2 was highly acclaimed by audiences and critics alike.
• Nikolai Demidenko, an esteemed interpreter of Romantic-era piano music, brought a unique depth to Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1, which was one of Chopin’s earliest large-scale orchestral works.
• The encores performed by Kissin and Demidenko include Chopin’s well-loved Mazurka in A Minor and Revolutionary Etude, both of which exemplify the composer’s passionate and lyrical style.
• The Warsaw Philharmonic, established in 1901, is one of Poland’s most prestigious orchestras and has a deep connection to the works of Chopin, the country’s national composer.

Track Listing

1. Fryderyk Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11 (Nikolai Demidenko)

• Encore: Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 17 No. 4
  2. Fryderyk Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21 (Evgeny Kissin)
• Encores: Etude in C Minor, Op. 10 No. 12 ("Revolutionary"), Waltz in E Minor, Op. Posth.
• Total Duration: 140 minutes

Publishers

• Accentus Music
• Arte

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