A. Kantorow / J.-J. Kantorow / Tapiola Sinfonietta -Klavierkonzerte 1-2 -BIS SACD+CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 g-moll op. 22

01. "1. Andante sostenuto"

02. "2. Allegro scherzando"

03. "3. Presto"

04. "Wedding Cake op. 76 (Caprice Valse für Klavier und Streicher)"

05. "Allegro appassionato cis-moll op. 70 (für Klavier)"
Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 D-Dur op. 17

06. "1. Andante - Allegro assai"

07. "2. Andante sostenuto quasi adagio"

08. "3. Allegro con fuoco"

09. "Rhapsodie d'Auvergne op.73 (1884)"

10. "Afrika op. 89 (Fantasie für Klavier und Orchester)"

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.. Piano Concerto No.2 / Tapiola Sinfonietta

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Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto No.2 by Alexandre Kantorow, released 1 April 2022. This version of Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto No.2 comes as a 1xSuper Audio. - .. PIANO CONCERTO NO.2 / TAPIOLA SINFONIETTA

In 2019, Alexandre and Jean-Jacques Kantorow's recording of the last three piano concertos by Camille Saint-Saëns earned the highest praise around the world, including a Diapason d'or de l'année, Editor's Choice in Gramophone and top marks and recommendations from the leading German web sites Klassik Heute and Klassik. Com. The Kantorows' orchestra of choice was the Finnish ensemble Tapiola Sinfonietta, and they have now returned to Helsinki to record not only Saint-Saëns' first two concertos, but all of the remaining works for piano and orchestra. Presented on this amply filled disc, the program spans 33 years, the earliest work being Concerto No. 1, regarded as the first significant French piano concerto and written by a 23-year old composer. Ten years later, in 1868, Saint-Saëns composed the Concerto in G minor, a work which at first met with consternation although Liszt - who was present at the first performance - thoroughly approved of it. The work, which begins with the soloist playing what resembles the improvisations of an organist, soon became popular however, and remains one of Saint-Saëns' best-known works. The shorter pieces which make up the rest of the program were written between 1884 and 1891, and could be said to erveal different aspects of the composer: Wedding Cake was written as a wedding present to a close friend, in Rhapsodie d'Auvergne Saint-Saeëns explored French folk music, while Africa is a piece of pure Orientalism, reflecting his lasting affection for North Africa.

In cardboard sleeve

With "Klavierkonzerte 1-2" in the SACD+CD format, listeners are treated to a masterful interpretation of Saint-Saëns' piano concertos by pianist Alexandre Kantorow and conductor Jean-Jacques Kantorow, accompanied by the renowned Tapiola Sinfonietta. Alexandre Kantorow has rapidly risen to international acclaim, notably winning the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition in 2019 as the first French pianist ever. His father, Jean-Jacques Kantorow, is an acclaimed violinist and conductor with decades of experience leading top orchestras across Europe. The Tapiola Sinfonietta is celebrated for its refined sound and versatility. This release comes from BIS Records, a Swedish label known worldwide for its high-quality classical recordings and dedication to artistic excellence since 1973.

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BISSACD-2400

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