Rubinstein Adagios – Romantic Reveries for Piano and Orchestra (Audio CD)

Product Information

• Catalog Number: RCA 09026-63904-27
• UPC: 090266390427
• Product Type: Audio CD – Classical Music Compilation
• Title: Rubinstein Adagios – Romantic Reveries for Piano and Orchestra
• Artist: Arthur Rubinstein (Pianoforte)
• Executive Producer: R. Peter Munves
• Recording Period: 1956–1972
• Total Playing Time: 71:27
• Label: RCA Victor / BMG Entertainment (2002)
• Manufacturing: Printed in the USA

Overview

"Rubinstein Adagios – Romantic Reveries for Piano and Orchestra" is a breathtaking collection of lyrical adagios performed by the legendary Arthur Rubinstein at the peak of his artistic career. This album captures the warm, seductive lyricism and hypnotic rapport that Rubinstein brought to every performance. With selections spanning from Mozart to Beethoven and beyond, each piece is presented in its most tender and expressive form, creating a treasure trove of romantic musical moments.

Product Features

• Emotional Depth:
  Experience a range of tempos—from a gentle walking pace to a leisurely stroll—perfectly rendered by Rubinstein's masterful touch.
• Diverse Repertoire:
  Includes stirring adagios from iconic piano concertos by composers such as Mozart, Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Beethoven, and Schumann.
• Historical Recordings:
  Captured over a significant period (1956–1972), these recordings reflect the evolution of one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century.
• High-Quality Production:
  Remastered to preserve the natural warmth and clarity of Rubinstein’s performances, ensuring an immersive listening experience.

Interesting Facts

• Artistic Peak:
  Arthur Rubinstein’s interpretations are celebrated for their emotional intensity and technical brilliance, qualities that shine through every adagietto in this collection.
• Timeless Selections:
  The album features timeless pieces such as the Andante from Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21, the Adagio from Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, and the Adagio sostenuto from Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2.
• Masterful Nuance:
  Rubinstein’s performances are marked by a unique blend of melting warmth and seductive lyricism, qualities that continue to influence pianists and enchant listeners around the world.

Track Listing

1. Mozart – Piano Concerto No. 21 in C, K. 467: Andante – 6:37
2. Grieg – Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: Adagio – 6:03
3. Tchaikovsky – Piano Concerto No. 1 in B♭ Minor, Op. 23: Andantino simplice – 7:14
4. Rachmaninoff – Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: Adagio sostenuto – 11:23
5. Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 18 – 3:11
6. Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: Larghetto – 8:38
7. Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5 in E♭, Op. 73 "Emperor": Adagio un poco mosso – 7:19
8. Chopin – Andante spianato in E♭, Op. 22 – 5:02
9. Schumann – Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: Intermezzo: Andantino grazioso – 5:12
10. Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: Romance – 10:46

Publishers

Released by RCA Victor, a unit of BMG Entertainment.
Manufactured and distributed by BMG Distribution, with trademarks belonging to BMG Entertainment.
1540 Broadway, New York, NY 10036-4098.
Printed in the USA.

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