Byron Janis- Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3; Toccata, Opp. 11,26 / Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Schumann / Mendelssohn / Pinto [Original recording remastered]

Sergei Prokofiev (Composer), Serge Rachmaninov (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Felix [1] Mendelssohn (Composer), Octavio Pinto (Composer), Kiril Kondrashin (Conductor), Harold Lawrence (Conductor), Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Byron Janis (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Byron Janis
• Orchestra: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Kiril Kondrashin, Harold Lawrence
• Composer: Sergei Prokofiev, Serge Rachmaninov, Robert Schumann, Felix [1] Mendelssohn, Octavio Pinto
• Audio CD (February 15, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Philips / Mercury Living Presence
• ASIN: B0000057M5
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #195,322 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #66 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Toccatas

Track Listings

1. - Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Opus 26: - Andante - Allegro

2. - Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Opus 26: - Tema con variazione

3. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Opus 26: - Allegro ma non troppo

4. - Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Opus 1: - Vivace

5. - Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Opus 1: - Andante

6. - Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Opus 1: - Allegro vivace

7. - Toccata

8. Variations on a Theme by Clara Wieck -'Quasi Variazioni'- - Schumann

9. Songs without Words, Op. 61, No. 1 - Mendelssohn

10. - Three Scenes from Childhood: - Run, Run

11. - Three Scenes from Childhood: - March

12. - Three Scenes from Childhood: - Hobby-Horse

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Janis delivers, May 2, 2000

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Robert Henry (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Byron Janis- Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3; Toccata, Opp. 11,26 / Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Schumann / Mendelssohn / Pinto (Audio CD)

The best attribute of this recording must be the rhythmic drive of both the pianist and the orchestra. I find Janis and Horowitz both to possess this "living rhythm", probably as a result of their work together. The first movement is fresh and alive for me again. You might notice that the editorial suggests that many believe this to be the best recording of this work. Count me among those.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars virtuoso performances, attractive and generous program, February 16, 2010

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Ivor E. Zetler (Sydney Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Byron Janis- Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3; Toccata, Opp. 11,26 / Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Schumann / Mendelssohn / Pinto (Audio CD)

This is an excellent CD. The mainly Russian program features 2 attractive concerti performed with steely brilliance by Byron Janis. The recordings were made in Moscow in 1962; the sound captured by the expert Mercury engineers has a warmth and clarity that betters many of today's efforts. The recent remastering gives even greater definition to the orchestral and piano sonics. The Moscow Philharmonic under the direction of Kyril Kondrashin supply spirited and idiomatic support. The mainly virtuosic solo encores are a welcome and enjoyable bonus. Warmly recommended.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLY THE BEST!, November 13, 2005

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Milan Simich - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Byron Janis- Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3; Toccata, Opp. 11,26 / Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 1 / Schumann / Mendelssohn / Pinto (Audio CD)

This is simply the best perfomance of this concerto and the ONLY one in which the pianist plays ALL the notes! Also, the only performance which reveals the inner colors of the piece. A marvel!