Sonatina - Grieg Piano Concerto & Franck Symphonic Variations on CD

Product Details

• UPC: 7619916502725
• Product Type: Digital Audio Compact Disc (CD)
• Catalog Number: 165 027-2
• Composers:
  • Edvard Grieg (1843–1907): Klavierkonzert a-moll op. 16 (1868)
  • César Franck (1822–1890): Sinfonische Variationen für Klavier und Orchester
• Alternate Titles:
  • Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor op. 16
  • César Franck: Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra / Variations symphoniques pour piano et orchestre
• Performers:
  • Piano: France Clidat
  • Orchestra: Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Conductor: Zdenek Macal
• Recording Details:
  • Recorded: April 1979
  • Venue: Henry Wood Hall, London
  • Recording Engineer: Jean-Martial Golaz
• Production Credits:Format: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
  • Production: Ivan Pastor / Kristina Domotor
  • Artwork: Düde Dürst, Zürich
  • Cover Slide: Photo by Jean Grelet
• Country of Manufacture: Made in Switzerland
• Manufacturer/License: 1987 MCS Ltd. Switzerland, licensed by U.M.I.P. France, 1979

Overview

This exceptional CD presents two landmark works that span the expressive spectrum of piano and orchestral music. Experience Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor op. 16, featuring three captivating movements:

1. Allegro molto moderato (12:38)
2. Adagio (7:48)
3. Allegro moderato molto e marcato (10:17)

In addition, immerse yourself in César Franck’s Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra (16:10), a richly textured work celebrated for its inventive harmonic language and dramatic contrasts. Performed by the acclaimed pianist France Clidat alongside the Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Zdenek Macal, this recording was captured live at London's Henry Wood Hall and exemplifies a perfect blend of historical interpretation and modern digital remastering.

French Translation – Overview (Aperçu)

Ce CD exceptionnel présente deux œuvres phares qui couvrent tout le spectre expressif de la musique pour piano et orchestre. Découvrez le Concerto pour piano en la mineur op. 16 d’Edvard Grieg, comprenant trois mouvements captivants :

1. Allegro molto moderato (12:38)
2. Adagio (7:48)
3. Allegro moderato molto e marcato (10:17)

Plongez également dans les Variations symphoniques pour piano et orchestre de César Franck (16:10), une œuvre à la texture riche, célébrée pour sa langue harmonique inventive et ses contrastes dramatiques. Interprétée par la pianiste renommée France Clidat aux côtés de l’Orchestre Philharmonique, sous la direction de Zdenek Macal, cette enregistrement, réalisé en direct à la Henry Wood Hall de Londres, incarne la parfaite fusion d’une interprétation historique et d’un remastering numérique moderne.

Product Features

• Dual Masterpieces: Features Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor op. 16 and Franck’s Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra.
• Movement Details:
  • Grieg’s Concerto: Three movements – Allegro molto moderato, Adagio, and Allegro moderato molto e marcato.
  • Franck’s Variations: Single continuous work (16:10).
• Performance Excellence:
  • Celebrated pianist France Clidat and the Philharmonic Orchestra deliver compelling and emotionally charged performances.
• Recording Quality:
  • Digital Audio format with meticulous digital remastering to preserve the rich tonal quality of the original live recordings.
• Historical Significance:
  • Recorded live at Henry Wood Hall, London in April 1979, offering an authentic glimpse into late-20th-century classical performance practice.

Interesting Facts

• Unique Dual Presentation: This CD uniquely brings together two distinct yet complementary works by Grieg and Franck, showcasing different facets of piano and orchestral collaboration.
• Historical Recording: Captured in a live setting at Henry Wood Hall, the recording carries the charm and spontaneity of a 1979 performance, enhanced by modern digital remastering.
• Artistic Collaboration: France Clidat’s masterful piano interpretation paired with the precise execution of the Philharmonic Orchestra under Zdenek Macal’s baton brings these masterpieces to life.
• Production Excellence: With production by Ivan Pastor and Kristina Domotor, along with striking artwork by Düde Dürst and a cover slide photo by Jean Grelet, the CD is a collector's item as much as it is a musical journey.

French Translation – Interesting Facts (Faits Intéressants)

• Présentation Double Unique: Ce CD réunit de manière unique deux œuvres distinctes mais complémentaires de Grieg et Franck, mettant en valeur différentes facettes de la collaboration entre piano et orchestre.
• Enregistrement Historique: Capturé en direct à la Henry Wood Hall, l’enregistrement porte le charme et la spontanéité d’une performance de 1979, sublimée par un remastering numérique moderne.
• Collaboration Artistique: L’interprétation magistrale au piano par France Clidat, associée à l’exécution précise de l’Orchestre Philharmonique sous la direction de Zdenek Macal, donne vie à ces chefs-d’œuvre.
• Excellence de Production: Avec une production assurée par Ivan Pastor et Kristina Domotor, sans oublier l’œuvre graphique marquante de Düde Dürst et la photo de couverture signée Jean Grelet, ce CD est autant un objet de collection qu’un voyage musical.

Publishers

Released by MCS Ltd. Switzerland in collaboration with U.M.I.P. France (licensed in 1979). All rights reserved under catalog number 165 027-2 and UPC 7619916502725.

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