A historic performance of Richter's two great concertos, brimming with overwhelming concentration
Richter takes on Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2 conducted by Wislocki and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1 performed by Karajan, creating a definitive recording that combines sharpness and lyricism on a grand scale.
In Rachmaninoff's No. 2, the opening chords are heavy and somber, creating a uniquely tense atmosphere. Soft shadows intersect with his firm touch, highlighting the powerful, breathing melody. The placement of the inner voices emerges clearly, and the harmony with the ensemble flows naturally. In the following Tchaikovsky No. 1, Richter's powerful driving force joins forces with Karajan, creating a compelling composition in which sharp keystrokes alternate with free-flowing vocal delivery. This is a stunning performance in which Richter's concentration permeates the entire piece.
6 TRACKS:
1)
1. Moderato
2)
2. Adagio Sostenuto
3)
3. Allegro Scherzando
4)
1. Allegro Non Troppo E Maestoso – Allegro Con Spirito
5)
2. Andantino Semplice – Prestissimo – Tempo I
6)
3. Allegro Con Fuoco
Conductor - Herbert von Karajan (4 to 6)
Engineer [Balance Engineer Tonmeister)] - Heinz Wildhagen (1 to 3)
Orchestra - Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Producer [Recording Producer] - Otto Ernst Wohlert (4 to 6)
Piano - Sviatoslav Richter
Producer [Recording Producer] - Hans Weber (1 to 3)
Conductor - Stanisław Wisłocki
Engineer [Balance Engineer Tonmeister)] - Günter Hermanns (4 to 6)
