Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 - Leif Ove Andsnes, Antonio Pappano, Berliner Philharmoniker / EMI Audio CD 2008

UPC 5099951818425

Product Details

• Label: EMI – 5099951818425
• Series: Recommends
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2008
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic

Overview

This 2008 release showcases the acclaimed Leif Ove Andsnes in his interpretation of Sergei Rachmaninov’s iconic Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2, conducted by Antonio Pappano with the Berliner Philharmoniker. These early works of Rachmaninov are filled with emotional depth and virtuosic display, and Andsnes' performance brings out their dramatic intensity and lyrical beauty. From the bold opening of Piano Concerto No. 1 to the sweeping romance of Piano Concerto No. 2, this album offers a powerful and passionate journey through Rachmaninov’s romanticism, making it an essential listen for lovers of classical music.

Track Listing

Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 1

1. I: Vivace – 12:06
2. II: Andante – 5:46
3. III: Allegro Vivace – 7:45

Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18

1. I: Moderato – 10:15
2. II: Adagio Sostenuto – 10:58
3. III: Allegro Scherzando – 11:29

Key Credits

• Composed By: Sergei Rachmaninoff
• Piano: Leif Ove Andsnes
• Conductor: Antonio Pappano
• Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
• Edited By: Julia Thomas
• Engineer: Arne Akselberg
• Liner Notes: Julian Haylock
• Photography: Lorenzo Agius
• Producer: John Fraser