Leonard Bernstein: The Royal Edition – Bartók Masterworks on CD Nr.2 out of 100

Product Details

• UPC: 5099704751122
• Product Type: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
• Label: SONY CLASSICAL / EMI QUINT / The Royal Edition
• Catalog Number: SM2K 47511 / 01-047511-10
• Edition: Limited Edition – NO. 2 OF 100 HRH
• Manufacturing & Distribution:
  • Manufactured in Austria
  • Printed in Holland (Imprimé en Hollande)
  • Distributed by Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
• Cover Artwork:                                                      Release Date: 1992
  • Painting by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, “View of Wensleydale from Moorcock, 1989” (A. G. Carrick Ltd.)

Overview

"Leonard Bernstein: The Royal Edition – Bartók Masterworks" is an exclusive, limited-edition 2-CD set that presents an inspiring collection of works by Béla Bartók (1881–1945). Under the baton of Leonard Bernstein and featuring world-renowned soloists such as Philippe Entremont and Isaac Stern, this collection includes:

• Disc 1:

  • Piano Concertos:
    • Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 (Sz. 95) – Philippe Entremont on piano
    • Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 (Sz. 119) – Philippe Entremont on piano
  • Violin Rhapsody:
    • Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra No. 1

• Disc 2:

  • Violin Concerto and More:
    • Violin Concerto No. 1 (Sz. 87) – Isaac Stern on violin
    • Concerto for Two Pianos, Percussion and Orchestra – Featuring Arthur Gold & Robert Fizdale on pianos, Saul Goodman on timpani, and Elden Bailey, Walter Rosenberger & Morris Lang on percussion
    • Violin Concerto No. 2 (Sz. 112) – Isaac Stern on violin
    • Violin Rhapsody No. 2 (Sz. 90) – Isaac Stern on violin
  • Orchestral Collaboration:
    • Performed by the New York Philharmonic under the skilled direction of Leonard Bernstein

This remarkable collection has been remixed using advanced 20‑bit technology for high definition sound by Producer Andrew Kazdin and Engineer Ellen Fitton, ensuring a pristine listening experience that captures every nuance of Bartók’s innovative orchestration and Bernstein’s masterful interpretation.

Product Features

Disc 1 – Bartók’s Piano and Rhapsody Works

• Total Playing Time: 64 minutes 25 seconds
• Tracks Included:
  • Tracks 1-3: Piano Concerto No. 2 (Sz. 95) – Soloist: Philippe Entremont
  • Tracks 4-6: Piano Concerto No. 3 (Sz. 119) – Soloist: Philippe Entremont
  • Tracks 7-8: Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra No. 1

Disc 2 – Violin Masterpieces and Orchestral Collaborations

• Total Playing Time: 71 minutes 21 seconds
• Tracks Included:Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
  • Track 1: Violin Concerto No. 1 (Sz. 87) – Soloist: Isaac Stern
  • Tracks 2-3: Concerto for Two Pianos, Percussion and Orchestra
    • Pianos: Arthur Gold & Robert Fizdale
    • Timpani: Saul Goodman
    • Percussion: Elden Bailey, Walter Rosenberger & Morris Lang
  • Tracks 4-6: Violin Concerto No. 2 (Sz. 112) – Soloist: Isaac Stern
  • Tracks 7-8: Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 (Sz. 90) – Soloist: Isaac Stern
• Conductor: Leonard Bernstein

Technical Mastery & Presentation

• Enhanced using 20‑bit digital audio technology for high definition sound
• Meticulously remixed by Andrew Kazdin (Producer) and Ellen Fitton (Engineer)
• Exclusive cover art featuring a painting by HRH The Prince of Wales, representing the elegance of this Royal Edition

Interesting Facts

• Exclusive Limited Edition:
  This set is one of only 100 issued worldwide, with this being NO. 2 of 100 HRH editions, making it a rare collectors’ item.

• Artistic Collaboration:
  The project unites some of the greatest talents in classical music—Philippe Entremont on the piano and Isaac Stern on the violin—with the legendary New York Philharmonic, conducted by Leonard Bernstein, ensuring a performance of exceptional artistry.

• Historical Legacy:
  The works of Béla Bartók showcased in this set highlight the innovative and modern spirit of early 20th-century music. Bernstein’s interpretations add a profound connection to the historical and emotional depths of Bartók’s compositions.

• State-of-the-Art Sound:
  Remixed with advanced 20‑bit technology, every detail and dynamic contrast of Bartók’s orchestration is rendered with remarkable clarity and depth, offering a listening experience that is both immersive and captivating.

Publishers

This prestigious set is produced and distributed by Sony Music Entertainment Inc. under the Sony Classical label and EMI QUINT. It proudly bears the hallmark of The Royal Edition, with cover art graciously donated by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

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