ALEXIS WEISSENBERG

 

Stravinsky: Three Movements from Petrushka

Prokofiev: Piano Sonata No.3

Scriabin: Nocturne for the left Hand Op.9 No.2

Rachmaninov: Prelude Op.23 No.6

Chopin: Piano Sonata No.3 - Largo; Nocturne Op. Posth.; Étude Op.25 No.7

Bach: Chromatic Fantasy, BWV 903; Partita No.6 - Corrente

Brahms: Piano Concerto No.2

 

Orchestre National de l’ORTF / Georges Prêtre

 

Bonus: Alexis Weissenberg talks about Petrushka

 

Lovingly restored, using the finest state-of-the-art technology, Classic Archive features great performances from legendary artists, offering a unique historical glimpse into our

classical heritage!

 

• Alexis Weissenberg’s spectacular technique and individual way of playing have made a lasting impression on twentieth-century pianism. In certain areas of the piano repertoire some would say he is unsurpassed

• His recordings of the Prokofiev 3rd Sonata, Scriabin Nocturne for Left Hand, Stravinsky Petrushka, and Rachmaninov Preludes are often cited as top recommendations

• On the stage he has a commanding presence, and never uses theatrics or other non-musical gestures to deliver his message

• With a personality as strong as Weissenberg’s there are bound to be detractors (he has had more than his fair share of criticism), but he has always stood steadfastly behind his musical convictions and never wavered from the course he set for himself

• The Petrouchka directed by Ake Falck needs special attention: for this famous film, 2 entire weeks of shooting were necessary as well as a special piano conceived and constructed for this occasion to fit the film director’s ideas!

• And this film had a very strong impact on Weissenberg’s career: when Herbert von Karajan saw it, he immediately invited Weissenberg to play regularly with the Berlin Philharmonic

 

4:3 fullscreen

Sound Formats: PCM Stereo

Region Code: 0

Booklet Notes: Tracklist in English, French, German

Running Time: 150 mins

 

CLASSIC ARCHIVE

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