My Favorite Encores

Frederic Chopin (Composer), Claude Debussy (Composer), Karol Szymanowski (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Alexander Scriabin (Composer), Sergey Rachmaninov (Composer), Van Cliburn (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Van Cliburn
• Composer: Frederic Chopin, Claude Debussy, Karol Szymanowski, Robert Schumann, Alexander Scriabin, et al.
• Audio CD (May 10, 1991)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003F3H
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,720 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #1 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Composers > Scriabin, Alexander
  • #7 in Music > Miscellaneous > Exercise
  • #13 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Short Forms > Character Pieces

Track Listings

1. Scherzo for piano No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 31, CT. 198

2. Images (3), for piano, Set I, L. 110: Reflets dans l'eau

3. Etudes (4) for piano, Op. 4, M3: No.3 in B flat minor

4. Etude for piano No. 12 in C minor ('Revolutionary'), Op. 10/12, CT. 25

5. La plus que lente, waltz for piano (or orchestra), L. 121

6. Préludes (12) for piano, Book I, L. 117: The Girl with the Flaxen Hair

7. Nocturne for piano No. 18 in E major, Op. 62/2, CT. 125

8. Myrthen, 26 songs for voice & piano, Op. 25: Widmung

9. Etudes (12) for piano, Op. 8: No.12 in D sharp minor

10. Clair de lune, for piano (Suite Bergamasque No. 3), L. 75/3

11. Etudes-Tableaux, for piano, Op. 39: No.5 in E flat minor

12. L'isle joyeuse, for piano, L. 106: L'isle Joyeuse

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soul Food, October 2, 2003

By 

Kimberley Ann Williams (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Favorite Encores (Audio CD)

This collection is simply delicious! It is no less than food for the soul. Van Cliburn is my favorite pianist for the sheer fact that he does not get in the way of the performance. Cliburn plays the music as it was intended to be heard. Never too fast or too slow, Cliburn seems to be in tune with the timing of the Gods! Chopin has never been played more beautifully. Chopin's music requires sensitivity to each and every note. So often a pianist will rush through Chopin as if he were a jockey at the Kentucky Derby; not Cliburn. Cliburn caresses each note and brings out the subtle and sublime harmonies that Chopin composed. We are fortunate to have the recordings of Van Cliburn and esspecially his Chopin and Debussy. Treat yourself to this soul satisfying gift!

10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful, April 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: My Favorite Encores (Audio CD)

This features some of the most beautiful songs played by the one of the best pianists in the world. Van Cliburn clearly enjoys and loves playing these pieces. There is a wide spectrum of "classical music" played from Scriabin to Chopin. I definietly recommend this CD to anyone who appreciates fine music and outstanding performances.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Van Cliburn is simply the best!, September 14, 2009

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MusicRules "music fanatic" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Favorite Encores (Audio CD)

I absolutely love Debussy's music. Van Cliburn brings out the best in this music with incredible accuracy and expression.

I can get totally engrossed in all the music on this CD. It is an excellent set of recordings.

It is definitely a treat for one's soul.