Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 3; Rhapsody

Biret, Idil, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Leinsdorf, Erich, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra

8.571436-37

Highlighting the artistry of Idil Biret, this archive edition assembles landmark recordings of her interpretations of Sergei Rachmaninov’s major works for piano and orchestra. At its core is the Piano Concerto No. 3, performed at her 1963 debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Erich Leinsdorf, a concert marked by the sudden news of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and remembered for its profound emotional intensity. Complementing this are later recordings from Istanbul (1983) and East Berlin (1985), including the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Renowned for having performed and recorded the complete Rachmaninov concertos, Biret demonstrates remarkable command, tonal richness, and interpretative depth throughout these performances.

Works:

•Erich Leinsdorf: Broadcast by WGBH, Boston 22 November 1963: Announcement of the Death of John F. Kennedy by Erich Leinsdorf
•Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai (Excerpt)
•Henry Cabot, William Pierce: Broadcast by WGBH, Boston 22 November 1963: Speech by Henry Cabot, the President of the Trustees of BSO - Introductory Announcement by William Pierce
•Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
•William Pierce: Broadcast by WGBH, Boston 22 November 1963: Concluding Announcement by William Pierce
• Martin Bookspan, Henry Cabot, Sergei Rachmaninoff: Re-broadcast by WQXR, New York 23 November 1963: Introductory Announcement by Martin Bookspan - Speech by Henry Cabot - Piano Concerto No. 3 (Excerpt)
•Martin Bookspan, Sergei Rachmaninoff: Re-broadcast by WQXR, New York 23 November 1963: Piano Concerto No. 3 (Excerpt) - Concluding Announcement by Martin Bookspan
•Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
•Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43(Excerpt)

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Naxos

8.06.2026

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