Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Franz Liszt with "Liszt: The 2 Piano Concertos," a remarkable collection of his most celebrated works. Released on October 1, 2012, under the prestigious Pentatone label, this album showcases the brilliance of classical piano and orchestral compositions that have stood the test of time.
The album features Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major and Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, both of which are masterpieces of the romantic era. Each concerto is a journey through a variety of moods and tempos, from the majestic and powerful to the delicate and lyrical. The concertos are complemented by the dramatic and virtuosic "Totentanz" (Dance of the Dead), a work that combines the intensity of a piano concerto with the depth of a symphonic poem. The album concludes with the lively and colorful "Fantasia on Hungarian Folk Tunes," a piece that showcases Liszt's ability to blend traditional melodies with his own unique style.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive exploration of Liszt's piano concertos and other significant works. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Liszt: The 2 Piano Concertos" is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major: I. Allegro maestosoFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major: II. Quasi adagio - Allegretto vivaceFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major: III. Allegro marziale animatoFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major: I. Adagio sostenuto assaiFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major: II. Allegro moderatoFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major: III. Allegro decisoFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major: IV. Marziale un poco meno allegroFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Totentanz, S. 126: I. Andante - allegroFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Totentanz, S. 126: II. Variation 1 and 2, allegro moderatoFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Totentanz, S. 126: III. Variation 3, molto vivaceFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Totentanz, S. 126: IV. Variation 4, lentoFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Totentanz, S. 126: V. Variation 5, vivace, fugato-prestoFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Totentanz, S. 126: VI. Variation 6, sempre allegroFranz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
Fantasia on Hungarian Folk tunes, S. 123/ R. 458 "Hungarian Fantasy"Franz Liszt, Nareh Arghamanyan, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Alain Altinoglu
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