The Art of Ashkenazy

Sergey Rachmaninov (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Sergey Prokofiev (Composer), Frederic Chopin (Composer), Franz [Vienna] Schubert (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Maurice Ravel (Composer), Bernard Haitink (Conductor), Vladimir Ashkenazy (Conductor, Performer), Lorin Maazel (Conductor), André Previn (Conductor), David Zinman (Conductor), Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (Orchestra), Philharmonia Orchestra of London (Orchestra), Philharmonia Orchestra (Orchestra), Cleveland Orchestra (Orchestra), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Vladimir Ashkenazy
• Orchestra: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra of London, Philharmonia Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Bernard Haitink, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Lorin Maazel, André Previn, David Zinman
• Composer: Sergey Rachmaninov, Ludwig van Beethoven, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sergey Prokofiev, et al.
• Audio CD (February 8, 2000)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B000026BV7
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,210 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A TRULY UNIQUE PIANIST, March 18, 2000

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"r_nand" (England,UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Ashkenazy (Audio CD)

Vladamir Ashkenazy is one of our lifetime's greatest pianists. Ever since winning the Tchaikovsky competition, his reputation as a pianist has grown stronger and more forthright. This collection takes us through various scopes of the piano repetoire. Being a classical pianist, I hold myself extremely dedicated to the faithful reproduction of piano music on to CD recordings. However, when one is listening to a recording of Ashkenazy's, the responsobility diminishes. With a name and reputation such as this man's there is no need to worry. All piano-music lovers will enjoy this fine collection. There are moments of technical finesse, bravura and showmanship. At other times there are passages of the utmost lyrical beauty. The concertos of Rachmaninov and Chopin are particularly well tackled by Ashkenazy. I have solely one minor criticism of this collection - it would have been nice to have heard some works of Liszt and Beethoven. Ashkenazy is a brilliant interpreter of Beethoven's sonatas in particular. However, with the wealth of compositions already on the CD, there is no real need for this. This CD is will offer its' listener hours upon hours of listening pleasure. All dur to two things - the composers and their music, and Ashkenazy - a truly unique pianist.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ashkenazy at his best, June 25, 2008

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Arthur McPhee (Camberley, Surrey United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Ashkenazy (Audio CD)

What can one say that has not already been said about Ashkenazy as a solo pianist, he is multi talented and his playing on this CD is perfection and a joy to listen to and relax. There isn't one track that one can say is better than the other on this CD they are all superb. However, thinking about which track that is exceptional for me, it must be his rendition of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2, it has be one of the best performances of this Rachmaninov Concerto that I have heard. It brings back all the memories of the film with Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard in Brief Encounter. It's a purchase that I will treasure, and I'm sure that you will not be disappointed.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Music Sparkles, February 23, 2006

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Nancy A. Jones "Trust me" (Norman, Oklahoma,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Ashkenazy (Audio CD)

The selections are stunningly beautiful and how fortunate we are that Ashkenazy defected to the West to develop his great artistry. The two CDs give almost 160 minutes of music that is exciting, inspiring and comforting and it is definitely a keeper.I found it by accident while reading a review of another artist, his name was mentioned as someone to check out. That is what I love about Amazon, there is so much information in the reviews and listening to the segments gives you a good idea of what to expect.