Dec 28, 2017 a frequent collaborator with the new york philharmonic, as artistinresidence mr. Hailed as an editors choice, gramophone praises andsnes for his customary balance of head and heart on this music and the berlin philharmonic under pappano play magnificently. Rachmaninoff symphony no 2 in e minor, op 27 pappano. Andsnes earliest recordings on emi classics was the rachmaninov piano concerto no. Leif ove andsnes and antonio pappano deliver fullbodied and intelligently detailed readings of rachmaninov s first two concertos that rightly project the composers virtuosic keyboard writing and scintillating orchestration on equal footing. Best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home. On this recording devoted to the first two concertos by rachmaninov andsnes is paired by the celebrated berlin philharmonic under the baton of sir antonio pappano. Of course, one can do any comparisons with other versions rachmaninov himself, ashkenazy, richter, zimerman etc. Sir antonio pappano to release new recording with london symphony orchestra, 16 april. The two now have a pedigree in the studio and in the concert hall with the rachmaninov piano concertos that spans almost six years, perhaps founded on the meeting of andsnes s fastidious lyricism and pappano s emotional honesty. Oct 21, 2010 leif ove andsnes s piano playing is so secure, so sure of itself, and the orchestral sound so assertive, that the performances become rather intimidating, keeping the listener at arms length. The best classical releases and building a library on rachmaninovs piano concerto no 2.
A frequent collaborator with the new york philharmonic, andsnes was the orchestras 201718 artistinresidence, giving a solo recital at david geffen hall and joining the philharmonic for brittens piano concerto, rachmaninoff s fourth, and debussys fantaisie. After hearing andsnes fabulous recording of the first two rachmaninov concertos rachmaninov. Serge rachmaninoff, his family members and his friends. As from may 25, 20 a new board of the serge rachmaninoff foun dation has been effectively in. On thursday, with antonio pappano on the podium, mr. Internationally acclaimed pianist leif ove andsnes teams up once again with conductor antonio pappano on his new recording of rachmaninov. They facilitate the use of our site and help us in recognizing you on your next visit. Winner of the record geijutsu academy award in the category of best concerto recording for rachmaninov piano concertos nos. Sir antonio pappanos latest recording with the london symphony.
A bold pianist rescues an overlooked concerto the new. When a piece of music is among your favourite works of all time, you run the risk of obsessively collecting most available recordings. He has executed the undeniably neat trick of breathing new life into some of the most stolidly ensconced works of the. The british born and new york raised maestro pappano makes his first. Andsnes, probably more than any other pianist, has given rachmaninov. Pappano and andsnes are an excellent combination of artists, they really understand eachothers insights to the piece which is one of the many factors that makes these performances so great. A roundup of the best new classical releases, and in building a library marina. Antonio pappano to conduct the new york philharmonic. Leif ove andsness new version of rachmaninovs greatest piano concerto the.
Oct 03, 2005 pianist leif ove andsnes and conductor antonio pappano work in tandem to give rachmaninov s first two piano concertos zing and excitement. He has executed the undeniably neat trick of breathing new life into. Still, andsnes and pappano undoubtedly are worldclass contenders in a crowded market, and i hope they plan further recorded collaborations. Leif ove andsnes and antonio pappano deliver fullbodied and intelligently detailed readings of rachmaninovs first two concertos that rightly project the. Pianist leif ove andsnes and conductor antonio pappano work in tandem to give rachmaninov s first two piano concertos zing and excitement. Best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell.
The times rachmaninov is a major challenge for pianists, andsnes said recently. Official website of the boston symphony orchestra, inc. Leif ove andsnes piano berliner philharmoniker, london symphony orchestra, antonio pappano. With his commanding technique and searching interpretations, the celebrated norwegian pianist has won acclaim worldwide, playing concertos and recitals in the worlds leading concert halls and. Sergey rachmaninoff, antonio pappano, berlin philharmonic. Of best concerto recording for rachmaninov piano concertos nos. Andsnes, leif ove pappano, antonio rachmaninov piano concertos 3 4. Pappano and the london symphony orchestra support leif ove andsnes in this. Rachmaninov leif ove andsnes, berliner philharmoniker, antonio pappano.
Leif ove andsnes piano london symphony orchestra, antonio pappano. Andsnes, leif ove pappano, antonio rachmaninov piano concertos. Review few pieces in the piano repertoire are as iconic as the rachmaninov concertos, and norwegian leif ove andsnes darn well knows it. Leif ove andsnes, antonio pappano rachmaninov piano. Praised by the new york times as a pianist of magisterial elegance, power and insight, leif ove andsnes has recorded over 30 discs for emi classics. Andsnes gave an exhilarating performance of brittens unconventional fourmovement concerto, last heard at the philharmonic 36 years ago. Review few pieces in the piano repertoire are as iconic as the rachmaninov concertos, and norwegian leif ove andsnes.
Praised by the new york times as a pianist of magisterial elegance, power and insight, leif ove andsnes has recorded over 30. Sir antonio pappano and leif ove andsnes make their highly anticipated return to the david geffen hall for three performances on 8th, 9th and 10th february, 2018, with the new york philharmonic. This new release follows the pianist and conductors gramophone awardwinning recording of. Andsnes tackles rachmaninov s massive chords and rippling chromatic harmonies with deceptive ease. This release by leif ove andsnes was anxiously awaited by both fans and emi executives after the pop sales levels achieved by his album featuring the first two rachmaninov concertos, and it seems likely that the norwegian pianist will once again serve those who stand and wait. The recording was critically acclaimed and in the long run has turned out to be his best selling recording. As andsnes observed in interview, the conductor is the one who really drives the second concerto, and after spacious opening chords its over to pappano s berliners for opulent sweep. His most recent album of rachmaninovs third and fourth piano concertos with antonio pappano and the london symphony orchestra quickly won.
Leif ove andsnes has long been renowned for his powerfully emotive and disciplined performances of rachmaninov. Andsnes, leif ove pappano, antonio rachmaninov piano. The third, written for a moneyspinning tour of america, was an instant hit. Norwegian classical musician leif ove andsnes is the berlin. Rachmaninov aggression undermines the patrician elegance of the musical message. Sir antonio pappano conducts berlioz and strauss featuring mezzosoprano isabel leonard. Leif ove andnes has completed his recorded cycle of the rachmaninov piano concertos with the release of concertos nos.
Sergei rachmaninoffsymphony no 2 in e minor, op 271 largo allegro mo. Feb 09, 2018 on thursday, with antonio pappano on the podium, mr. The new york times calls leif ove andsnes a pianist of magisterial elegance, power, and insight, and the wall street journal names him one of the most gifted musicians of his generation. Rachmaninov, leif ove andsnes, antonio pappano, london. The 4th and the 1st concertos have been overshadowed by the popularity of rachmaninov s 2nd and 3rd, but they each have equally distinctive qualities. Rachmaninov, leif ove andsnes, antonio pappano, london symphony orchestra, berliner philharmoniker complete piano concertos label. They bring out all the drama in these concertos, going full tilt where rachmaninov calls for it, but they dont quite let it slip into hearts and flowers sentimentality in the slow movements.
Leif ove andsnes piano page 2 of 11 presto classical. Jed distler, as we might expect from a soloist of such calibre, leif ove andsnes s new version of rachmaninov s greatest piano concerto the third is a highly competitive. Rachmaninov leif ove andsnes, berliner philharmoniker. Internationally acclaimed conductor antonio pappano and the london symphony orchestra support leif ove andsnes in this complete cycle of acclaimed concerto recordings. Andsnes, it will be remembered also put on disc a very well received album of rachmaninov s piano concertos 1 and 2 emi 47482. Again the partnership of andsnes and pappano delivers a beautifullyjudged, nicelybalanced reading of heroic power and beauty. And while rachmaninoffs second and third piano concertos are staples.
The year for pictures reframed book edition packaged together with cd. Oct 30, 2010 the poetic, muscular andsnes, sensitively and glitteringly accompanied by pappano and the lso, does just that. Andsnes will perform chamber music, a solo recital, brittens piano concerto led by antonio pappano, rachmaninoff. The complete piano concertos online at low price in india on. Praised by the new york times as a pianist of magisterial elegance, power and. Leif ove andsnes plays rachmaninovs piano concerto n. Pappano also encourages really warm, wonderful sounds from the orchestra.
Andsnes and pappano s first recorded collaboration was 2004s widelyacclaimed release of rachmaninov. Sergei rachmaninoff, antonio pappano, london symphony. Leif ove andsnes piano berliner philharmoniker, antonio pappano. Leif ove andsnes and antonio pappano deliver fullbodied and intelligently detailed readings of rachmaninovs first two concertos. Andsnes, probably more than any other pianist, has given rachmaninov an approach that is entirely devoid of sentimentality.
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