Immerse yourself in the extraordinary artistry of Idil Biret with her monumental "Concertos & Solo Music Edition," a comprehensive collection released on May 11, 2018, under the Idil Biret Archive label. This 104-track masterpiece spans an impressive 13 hours and 12 minutes, showcasing Biret's unparalleled mastery of the piano across a diverse repertoire of classical compositions.
The album is a testament to Biret's lifelong dedication to her craft, featuring her complete studio recordings made since 1959. It includes a rich tapestry of piano concertos and solo works, ranging from the Romantic period to the 20th century. Highlights include Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, and Schubert's Piano Sonata in A Major, among many others.
Biret's technical brilliance and emotional depth are evident in every piece, making this collection a treasure trove for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The album is a celebration of Biret's illustrious career and her enduring contribution to the world of classical piano music. Whether you're looking to explore the intricacies of a single composer or enjoy a broad spectrum of classical masterpieces, this edition offers an unparalleled listening experience.
Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestosoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: II. Andantino semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: III. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 75, TH 65Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
Concert Fantasia in G Major, Op. 56, TH 61: I. Quasi rondoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, José Serebrier
Concert Fantasia in G Major, Op. 56, TH 61: II. Contrastes. Andante cantabile - Molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, José Serebrier
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44, TH 60: I. Allegro brillante e molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44, TH 60: II. Andante non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44, TH 60: III. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: I. Andante sostenutoCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: II. Allegro scherzandoCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: III. PrestoCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
Piano Concerto No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 44, R. 197: I. Allegro moderato - AndanteCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
Piano Concerto No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 44, R. 197: IIa. Allegro vivaceCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
Piano Concerto No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 44, R. 197: IIb. AndanteCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
Piano Concerto No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 44, R. 197: IIc. AllegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103, R. 205 "Egyptian": I. Allegro animatoCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103, R. 205 "Egyptian": II. AndanteCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103, R. 205 "Egyptian": III. Molto allegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: I. AllegramenteMaurice Ravel, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assaiMaurice Ravel, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: III. PrestoMaurice Ravel, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D Major, M. 82Maurice Ravel, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major: I. Andante moderato - Allegro non troppoJules Massenet, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Paris
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major: II. LargoJules Massenet, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Paris
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major: III. Airs slovaques. AllegroJules Massenet, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Paris
Variations symphoniques in F-Sharp Minor, FWV 46César Franck, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Paris
Les djinns, FWV 45César Franck, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Paris
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuosoRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo. Andantino graziosoRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegro vivaceRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderatoRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. AdagioRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e marcatoRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
Piano Sonata in A Major, Op. posth. 120, D. 664: I. Allegro moderatoFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
Piano Sonata in A Major, Op. posth. 120, D. 664: II. AndanteFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
Piano Sonata in A Major, Op. posth. 120, D. 664: III. AllegroFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
Piano Sonata in F Minor, D. 625: I. AllegroFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
Piano Sonata in F Minor, D. 625: II. Scherzo. AllegrettoFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
Piano Sonata in F Minor, D. 625: III. AllegroFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 3 in G-Flat MajorFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
Fantasie in C major, Op. 15, D. 760 "Wanderer"Franz Schubert, Idil Biret
Episode de la vie d'un artiste, S. 470 (After H. Berlioz's Op. 14, H. 48): I. Rêveries - PassionsFranz Liszt, Idil Biret
Episode de la vie d'un artiste, S. 470 (After H. Berlioz's Op. 14, H. 48): II. Un balFranz Liszt, Idil Biret
Episode de la vie d'un artiste, S. 470 (After H. Berlioz's Op. 14, H. 48): III. Scène aux champsFranz Liszt, Idil Biret
Episode de la vie d'un artiste, S. 470 (After H. Berlioz's Op. 14, H. 48): IV. Marche au suppliceFranz Liszt, Idil Biret
Episode de la vie d'un artiste, S. 470 (After H. Berlioz's Op. 14, H. 48): V. Songe d'une nuit de sabbatFranz Liszt, Idil Biret
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