Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 Emil Gilels, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Karel Ancerl, USSR State Symphony Orchestra & Kirill Kondrashin

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 1893): Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23:
• 1 Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso 18:47
• 2 Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice 06:12
• 3 Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Allegro con fuoco 06:19
• Original Theme and Variations, Op. 19 No. 6:
• 4 Tchaikovsky: Original Theme and Variations, Op. 19 No. 6: Andante non tanto - Variations (12) - coda 11:35
• Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44:
• 5 Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: I. Allegro brillante e molto vivace 18:55
• 6 Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: II. Andante non troppo 07:22
• 7 Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44: III. Allegro con fuoco 07:13
• Total Runtime 01:16:23

Info for Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2

Emil Gilels (1916-8195), unlike his friend and compatriot Sviatoslav Richter, enjoyed playing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No.2, Op. 44 just as much as the celebrated Concerto No.1, Op. 23. Their playing style was very different. Both equally virtuoso, Richter’s flashes of emotivity and virtuosity contrast with Gilels’ natural restraint and impressive legato. The two scores here, which met with surprisingly contrasting acclaim, appear only rarely together.

Emil Gilels, piano
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Karel Ancerl, conductor
USSR State Symphony Orchestra
Kirill Kondrashin, conductor

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