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Aldo Ciccolini - Portrait: Ciccolini Plays Saint-Saëns, Chopin & Liszt (LP)

Aldo Ciccolini

2022
9 tracks
1 uur, 14 min
classical piano

Portrait: Ciccolini Plays Saint-Saëns, Chopin & Liszt

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Product description

Experience the masterful artistry of Aldo Ciccolini in this captivating live album, "Portrait: Ciccolini Plays Saint-Saëns, Chopin & Liszt." Recorded with the Orchestre de Paris under the baton of Serge Baudo, this collection showcases Ciccolini's virtuosity and deep musical insight. The album features a stunning performance of Camille Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, alongside Chopin's four renowned Ballades, each a testament to the composer's poetic genius. Additionally, the album includes two brilliant transcriptions by Franz Liszt, drawn from Verdi's operas "Il Trovatore" and "Rigoletto." Released on Urania Records, this live recording captures the energy and spontaneity of a live performance, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into Ciccolini's extraordinary talent. With a duration of over an hour, this album is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, highlighting the timeless appeal of these iconic works.

Tracks

Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: I. Andante sostenuto (Live)Camille Saint-Saëns, Aldo Ciccolini, Orchestre de Paris, Serge Baudo
12:11
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: II. Allegro scherzando (Live)Camille Saint-Saëns, Aldo Ciccolini, Orchestre de Paris, Serge Baudo
5:45
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: III. Presto (Live)Camille Saint-Saëns, Aldo Ciccolini, Orchestre de Paris, Serge Baudo
6:30
Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23, B. 66 (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Aldo Ciccolini
10:08
Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38, B. 102 (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Aldo Ciccolini
7:28
Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47, B. 136 (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Aldo Ciccolini
7:40
Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 52, B. 146 (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Aldo Ciccolini
11:42
Miserere du Trovatore, S. 433 (After G. Verdi) [Live]Franz Liszt, Aldo Ciccolini
7:11
Paraphrase de concert sur Rigoletto, S. 434 (After G. Verdi) [Live]Franz Liszt, Aldo Ciccolini
6:10

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Portrait: Ciccolini Plays Saint-Saëns, Chopin & Liszt
Artist: Aldo Ciccolini
Album release date: September 16, 2022
Label: Urania Records
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 14 min
Tracks: 9 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Classical piano
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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