Van Cliburn in Moscow Vol. 3 – Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos (DVD)

UPC 089948445494

Overview

Van Cliburn in Moscow Vol. 3 captures the legendary American pianist Van Cliburn in two spellbinding live performances of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Piano Concerto No. 3. Conducted by Kirill Kondrashin with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, this volume is part of a historic series marking the first release of Cliburn’s Russian television appearances. Featured here is his unforgettable 1958 performance of the Third Concerto, given during the Winner’s Concert of the First International Tchaikovsky Competition—a monumental event during the Cold War that cemented Cliburn’s place in musical history.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, NTSC
• Region Code: 0 (Worldwide)
• Total Running Time: 95 minutes
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Black & White
• Sound: Mono
• Subtitles: None
• Language: Instrumental (no spoken language)

Performances

1. Sergei Rachmaninoff

   • Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 (1972 Performance)
   • Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 (1958 Performance)

2. Encore Performances:

   • Rachmaninoff: Prelude in E-flat, Op. 23, No. 6
   • Schumann-Liszt: Widmung
   • Solovyov-Sedoy: Moscow Nights (arranged by Van Cliburn)

Production Team

• Executive Producer: Ernest Gilbert
• Curator/Project Coordinator: Gyorgy Vlasenko
• Producer and Designer: Raymond Edwards
• Publisher: Video Artists International (VAI)

Interesting Facts

• Historic Cold War Performance: Cliburn’s victory at the 1958 Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow was a groundbreaking event, symbolizing the unifying power of music during a politically tense era.
• Rare Footage: This DVD includes one of the earliest surviving television recordings of Cliburn’s playing, vividly capturing his passion and connection with the Russian audience despite the modest sound and video quality.
• Encore Highlights: Among the encores is Cliburn’s own arrangement of Moscow Nights, a popular Russian song that delighted audiences and reinforced the cultural bridge he was building through music.

Publishers

Video Artists International (VAI)
Produced with support from Gosteleradiofond

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