Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of classical piano with Idil Biret's "Concertos & Solo Music Edition," a sprawling 8-hour and 43-minute journey through some of the most celebrated works in the genre. Released on May 1, 2018, under the Idil Biret Archive label, this album is a testament to Biret's virtuosity and her deep connection with the music she performs.
The album is a comprehensive collection of concertos and solo pieces, showcasing Biret's mastery of the piano. It features iconic works such as Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2, and Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1, among others. Each piece is performed with a level of technical precision and emotional depth that only a seasoned artist like Biret can achieve.
In addition to the concertos, the album also includes solo piano works that highlight Biret's versatility and artistic range. From Schubert's impromptus to Liszt's fantastical compositions, each piece is a showcase of Biret's ability to bring out the nuances and complexities of the music.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Concertos & Solo Music Edition" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Idil Biret's performances are not just technically impressive; they are also deeply expressive, inviting you to explore the emotional and intellectual depths of each piece. This album is a celebration of the piano and a testament to the enduring power of classical music.
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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