Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor / Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor ~ Thibaudet / Gergiev

Greig (Composer), Chopin (Composer), Gergiev (Conductor), Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra), Thibaudet (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Thibaudet
• Orchestra: Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Gergiev
• Composer: Greig, Chopin
• Audio CD (September 12, 2000)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B00004U5BH
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,657 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh, Vibrant Playing Of Grieg's and Chopin's Scores, October 18, 2001

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John Kwok (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor / Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor ~ Thibaudet / Gergiev (Audio CD)

Thibaudet gives polished, dramatic performances of Grieg's and Chopin's Second Piano Concertos. These are crisp, novel interpretations in which Thibaudet plays with ample warmth and brilliance. Gergiev and the Rotterdam Philharmonic yield warm, passionate performances which underscore Thibaudet's dramatic playing. This young French pianist's playing sounds as elegant as any I have heard from the likes of Brendel or Kovacevich, without missing any of the scores' dramatic tension. Clearly this is a fine coupling of both familiar piano concertos that is definitely worth owning.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Romantic Piano Music, April 23, 2002

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D. Seymour "snadmus" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor / Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor ~ Thibaudet / Gergiev (Audio CD)

One of the most famous opening lines in all music, graceful, arching melodies and full-bodied romantic sentiment throughout. This is Grieg's Piano Concerto in a nutshell. Thibaudet, Gergiev and the Rotterdam Philharmonic do a fantastic job of capturing the energy and pleasure of this score. The sound quality is superb. The piano shines but never is out of balance with the orchestra. Gergiev should get a special mention for his orchestral support, lilting and effectual. Gried has probably never sounded better - both sensitive and when necessary, passionate. The Chopin Piano Concerto does not have the same visceral melodic thrills as does the Grieg, but it is extremely pleasant going down. Chopin provides the polished piano technique that Grieg does not - however his orchestral colors are a little stiff. Overall though, this is an well programmed disc with outstanding performances and sound quality to boot.

4.0 out of 5 stars Thibaudet and Gergiev, April 11, 2007

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Kelly L. Norman "li'l rock & roller" (Plymouth, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor / Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor ~ Thibaudet / Gergiev (Audio CD)

These two concerti provide an interesting manner in which to hear one of Europe's greatest orchestras, and its colorful director. Behind Thibaudet's playing, which is melodic and and commanding in the Grieg, lyrical and playful in the Chopin, one can sense a wild animal striving to step gracefully beside its trainer instead of pounce as it is wont. The Chopin especially seems to bring out a tamer side of both orchestra and conductor, although I prefer the Grieg for its arresting chords from the soloist himself, and the crescendoes so beautifully done at the finale of the A Minor. Bravo, Maestro and M. Thibaudet!