Liszt: Piano Concertos
Liszt:
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major, S124
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major, S125
Performed by Daniel Barenboim (piano), with the Staatskapelle Berlin, conducted by Pierre Boulez
Barenboim and Boulez celebrate Liszt’s 200th birthday with terrific interpretations of the Concertos no. 1 in E flat major and no. 2 in A major.
Here’s a quote from The Independent, 7th October 2011:
- “The pairing of the cool Boulez with the more expressive Barenboim might seem a mismatch of styles; but with Boulez wielding the baton over Barenboim’s Staatskapelle Berlin as the pianist tackles these two pillars of Liszt’s musical temple, a magical balance is achieved that allows the music’s character to surge forth with no recourse to the easy victories of cliché.”
Tracks on this CD are:
1. Piano Concerto No.2 in A, S.125 – 1. Adagio sostenuto assai
2. Piano Concerto No.2 in A, S.125 – 2. Allegro agitato assai
3. Piano Concerto No.2 in A, S.125 – 3. Allegro moderato
4. Piano Concerto No.2 in A, S.125 – 4. Allegro deciso
5. Piano Concerto No.2 in A, S.125 – 5. Marziale un poco meno Allegro
6. Piano Concerto No.2 in A, S.125 – 6. Allegro animato
7. Piano Concerto No.1 in E flat, S.124 – 1. Allegro maestoso
8. Piano Concerto No.1 in E flat, S.124 – 2. Quasi Adagio
9. Piano Concerto No.1 in E flat, S.124 – 3. Allegretto Vivace – Allegro Animato
10. Piano Concerto No.1 in E flat, S.124 – 4. Allegro marziale animato
11. 6 Consolations, S. 172 – No. 3 in D flat major (Lento, placido)
12. Valse oubliée No.1 in F sharp, S.215
Here is Daniel Barenboim in rehearsal
And here is Barenboim performing Chopin
Tags: Barenboim, Liszt, Boulez, Concerti