Piano Concertos Nos 2&3

by Khatia Buniatishvili, Rachmaninoff, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Paavo Järvi

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This recording presents Sergei Rachmaninoff's 'Piano Concertos Nos 2 & 3' featuring the commanding and precise Czech Philharmonic under Paavo Järvi. Pianist Khatia Buniatishvili's performance is characterized by both formidable technique and a heartfelt, brooding interpretation, utilizing considerable rubato and opting for the challenging ossia cadenza in the third concerto. The collaboration results in a reading that highlights Buniatishvili's dazzling fingerwork against the orchestra's rich, dark hues, with a transparent sound production that places the piano at the forefront of the mix.

Genres

  • Romanticism
  • Concerto

Tracklist

  1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: I. Moderato
  2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto
  3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro scherzando
  4. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tanto
  5. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: II. Intermezzo - Adagio
  6. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: III. Finale - alla breve