Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 4; Rhapsody

Simon, Abbey, Slatkin, Leonard, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

VOX-NX-3030CD

This VOX Audiophile Edition recording was made in 1976 and 1977. The recording of Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini was first released on vinyl in 1977, and the piano concerto recordings were first released in 1978 as part of Rachmaninov’s complete works for piano and orchestra. They were subsequently reissued on CD in 1990 (VoxBox CDX-5008).

These recordings have been restored to their original excellence for this Naxos edition by going back to the original Elite Recordings master tapes and newly transferring them to CD in 192 kHz/24-bit high definition sound.

Internationally acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin has received not less than six GRAMMY-awards as well as numerous other prizes and has conducted virtually all the leading orchestras in the world.

Abbey Simon was a pianist in the great Romantic tradition. His repertoire centered on Chopin, Schumann, Rachmaninov and Ravel, and he had a virtuoso technique which he employed with effortless ease coupled with a smooth, clear sound.

Works:

•Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1 (1919 Version)
• Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 40 (1941 Version)
• Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

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Vox

29.11.2023

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