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Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos 1-4, Paganini Rhapsody, Chopin Variations, Corelli Variations Box set, Import

Nikolai Lugansky (Artist), S. Rachmaninoff (Composer), Paganini (Composer) Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

  1. Vivace
  2. Andante
  3. Allegro Vivace
  4. Allegro Ma Non Tanto
  5. Intermezzo: Adagio
  6. Finale: Alla Breve

Disc: 2

  1. I Moderato
  2. II Adagio Sostenuto
  3. III Allegro Scherzando
  4. I Allegro Vivace (Alla Breve)
  5. II Largo
  6. III Allegro Vivace

Disc: 3

  1. Introduction: Allegro Vivace/I (Precedente)
  2. Theme: L'istesso Tempo/II L'istesso Tempo/III L'istesso Tempo/IV Piu Vivo/V Tempo Precedente/VI L'istesso Tempo
  3. VII Meno Mosso, A Tempo Moderato
  4. VIII Tempo I/IX L'istesso Tempo
  5. X Poco Marcato
  6. XI Moderato
  7. XII Tempo Di Minuetto
  8. XIII Allegro/XIV L'istesso Tempo/XV Piu Vivo Scherzando
  9. XVI Allegretto/XVII Allegretto
  10. XVIII Andante Cantabile
  11. XIX L'istesso Tempo/XX Un Poco Piu Vivo/XXI Un Poco Piu Vivo/XXII Un Poco Piu Vico (Alla Breve)
  12. XXIII L'istesso Tempo/XXIV A Tempo Poco Meno Mosso
  13. Theme: Andante
  14. I Poco Piu Mosso/II L'istesso Tempo
  15. III tempo Di Menuetto
  16. IV Andante
  17. V Allegro/VI I Poco Piu Mosso/VII Vivace
  18. VIII Adagio Misterioso
  19. IX Un Poco Piu Mosso/X Allegro Scherzando/XI Allegro Vivace/XII L'istesso Tempo
  20. XIII Agitato/Intermezzo: A Tempo Rubato/XIV Andante/XV L'istesso Tempo
  21. XVI Allegro Vivace/XVII Meno Mosso
  22. XVIII Allegro Con Brio/XIX Piu Mosso-Agitato/XX Piu Mosso/Coda: Andante
  23. Theme: Largo
  24. I Moderato/II Allegro/III L'istesso Tempo/IV L'istesso Tempo/V Meno Mosso/VI Meno Mosso
  25. VII Allegro/VIII L'istesso Tempo/IX L'istesso Tempo/X Piu Vivo
  26. XI Lento
  27. XII Moderato
  28. XIII Largo
  29. XIV Moderato/XV Allegro Scherzando
  30. XVI Lento/XVII Grave
  31. XVIII Piu Mosso
  32. XIX Allegro Vivace/XX Presto
  33. XXI Andante-Piu Vivo
  34. XXII Maestoso-Meno Mosso-Presto

Product Details

  • Composer: S. Rachmaninoff, Paganini
  • Audio CD (March 20, 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 3
  • Format: Box set, Import
  • Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
  • Label: Warner Classics
  • ASIN: B000GW8AYK
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,886 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4.0 out of 5 starsLugansky 4 & 5 stars, Sound 4 stars, Sakari Oramo 3 stars
By Carl Armstrong on February 14, 2012
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I have many recordings of the Rachmaninoff Concerto's and the Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini each with different artists on single CD's in order to avoid what happens here: where the conductor and sometimes even the pianist are not always up to the task of playing what is written.Soundwise all I have is a $90.00 Sony MHC-EC55 Mini Hi Fi Component System, yet both piano and orchestra sound like they are right in my living room. Performancewise, Lugansky is one of the very few pianists whos hands are big enough to play the opening chords of the Second Concerto, simultaneously the way they are written, without having to break the chords apart.(Krystian Zimerman's opening is the most awesome I have ever heard)Lugansky's expression is always in complete identification with the composers meticulous editing,packed with feeling but never becoming sentimental, and his technique impeccable.

I have never heard the beautiful 2nd Concerto played better than this.I also like his 3rd Concerto very much, but at the final close of the last movement when the big tune comes in, he, along with most everyone else, treats it like the soundtrack of a syrupy Hollywood movie.(It seems as though only Stephan Hough, Byron Janis and most recently Valentina Lisitsa are among the few that have read the letters Rachmaninoff sent to musicologist Josef Yasser explaining how his Concerto's should be played.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsNikolai Lugansky - the fitting soloist for the Rachmaninov concertos
By P. Adrian on March 11, 2012
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Three years ago (in September 2009) I had the opportunity to listen to a live concert given in Bucharest by the young star of the keyboard Nikolai Lugansky. I was then impressed by the finesse of his touch, by his refined musicianship and most of all by his artistic maturity. I knew that he is a specialist in Rachmaninov, although he on that very occasion performed the Fourth Concerto by Beethoven with the Orchestra Maggio Musicale Fiorentino under Cristian Mandeal. Being convinced by his unimpeachable account as soloist, I started to look for Lugansky's recordings. And again the opportunity played a decisive role. When I came across to this 3-CD box set comprising his vision on Rachmaninov concertos plus variations (Paganini, Corelli, Chopin) I went for it instantly.

The result is completely satisfactory. All the concertos are flawlessly performed, with a proper Russian aroma, yet with a restrained taste for virtuosity. The technical difficulties of those four plus one finger-bending concertante works are elegantly surpassed by the aristocratic style of Lugansky's playing. The dialog soloist - orchestra (excellent CBSO) is carefully led by a fine conductor as Sakari Oramo. When it comes to solo variations (on Corelli and Chopin themes), the pianist simply shines. Here, in the absence of an orchestral partner, the dialog moves to a more profund level. It takes place between soloist and composer's most intimate thoughts.

All in all an enchanting Rachmaninov traversal offerd by one of the foremost pianists of the beginning of the XXI century! Don't avoid such a seductive experience, if you are a piano aficionado!
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5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant Rachmaninov
By Jay on July 14, 2011
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Brilliant performances by a brilliant Russian star. If you demand barnstorming closely-miked Rachmaninov a la Weissenberg, Argerich, or Horowitz, look elsewhere. More in the spirit of Steven Hough's sophisticated readings - fleet, thoughtful, at times understated. I have listened to the entire set several times and am more deeply impressed with each listening. I have found no notable deficiencies in the recording quality, although I readily admit that my audio equipment (iPod + Sennheiser HD-497 phones) has limitations.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA good gift for Rach fans
By fenixfu on December 20, 2011
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I have read the review pointing out the recording issue. So I tried it on my AKG K701 with direct audio output from my laptop(playing ripped tracks, because I don't have a CD player... I have a SONY D50 as a hi-end player, but it is just not as convenient as my cheap laptop...). I know this is a ridiculous combination, however, it would be far enough to identify any recording glitch. I sampled at least one movement for every piece except those piano solo ones(if you found piano too low in those pieces, just turning up the volume would perfectly solve the problem...right?), without noticing any big problem. The piano is actually pretty clear.

As for the performance, I think I should update my own opinion later. Generally speaking, Lugansky's performance is more of classicism than of romanticism. Although that might not be the style everybody loves for Rach, what I want to say is that quite a few of my friends who love Rach crazily speak highly of Lugansky(altough they have only heard other recordings).

At last, I want to point out that this boxset has all 3 CDs in beautiful jewel cases, which makes it an even better gift for Rach fans.

-Update Dec 21 2011
There are some obvious noises near 9:07 and 9:10 in the finale of Piano Concerto No.3. I am not sure if they are introduced during the ripping(which is though not quite possible). Will check it later.
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