Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical piano mastery with Gina Bachauer's "The Rare Recordings." Released on June 15, 2018, under the Profil label, this extraordinary album spans an impressive three hours and fifty minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase Bachauer's virtuosic talent and profound musicality.
The album is a treasure trove of iconic piano concertos and solo pieces, featuring works by legendary composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, and Bach. From the dramatic intensity of Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto to the haunting beauty of Chopin's "Ballade in F-Sharp Major," each track is a testament to Bachauer's technical brilliance and emotional depth.
Highlights include the enchanting "Gaspard de la nuit" by Ravel, the lyrical elegance of Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor," and the fiery passion of Liszt's "19 Hungarian Rhapsodies." The album also features lesser-known gems like the "Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C Major" by Bach and the evocative "Harmonies poétiques et religieuses" by Liszt, adding a layer of rarity and intrigue to the collection.
Gina Bachauer's performance is nothing short of mesmerizing, capturing the essence of each composition with precision and sensitivity. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Rare Recordings" promises an unforgettable journey through some of the most celebrated and beloved works in the piano repertoire.
Tracks
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Piano Concerto in a Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderatoEdvard Grieg, Gina Bachauer, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Basil Cameron
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. AdagioEdvard Grieg, Gina Bachauer, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Basil Cameron
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e marcatoEdvard Grieg, Gina Bachauer, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Basil Cameron
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Gina Bachauer, London Symphony Orchestra, Stanisław Skrowaczewski
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mossoLudwig van Beethoven, Gina Bachauer, London Symphony Orchestra, Stanisław Skrowaczewski
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Gina Bachauer, London Symphony Orchestra, Stanisław Skrowaczewski
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gina Bachauer, London Orchestra, Alec Sherman
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491: II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gina Bachauer, London Orchestra, Alec Sherman
Piano Concerto No. 24 in C Minor, K. 491: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gina Bachauer, London Orchestra, Alec Sherman
Piano Concerto No. 26 in D Major, K. 537 "Coronation": I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gina Bachauer, London Orchestra, Alec Sherman
Piano Concerto No. 26 in D Major, K. 537 "Coronation": II. LarghettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gina Bachauer, London Orchestra, Alec Sherman
Piano Concerto No. 26 in D Major, K. 537 "Coronation": III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gina Bachauer, London Orchestra, Alec Sherman
Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C Major, BWV 564: I. PreludioJohann Sebastian Bach, Gina Bachauer
Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C Major, BWV 564: II. IntermezzoJohann Sebastian Bach, Gina Bachauer
Toccata, Adagio & Fugue in C Major, BWV 564: III. FugueJohann Sebastian Bach, Gina Bachauer
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: I. Andante sostenutoCamille Saint-Saëns, Gina Bachauer, London Orchestra, Alec Sherman
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: II. Allegro scherzandoCamille Saint-Saëns, Gina Bachauer, London Orchestra, Alec Sherman
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: III. PrestoCamille Saint-Saëns, Gina Bachauer, London Orchestra, Alec Sherman
Ballade in F-Sharp Major, Op. 19Gabriel Fauré, Gina Bachauer
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: I. OndineMaurice Ravel, Gina Bachauer
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: II. Le gibetMaurice Ravel, Gina Bachauer
Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55: III. ScarboMaurice Ravel, Gina Bachauer
Pour le piano, L. 95: I. PréludeClaude Debussy, Gina Bachauer
Pour le piano, L. 95: II. SarabandeClaude Debussy, Gina Bachauer
Pour le piano, L. 95: III. ToccataClaude Debussy, Gina Bachauer
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Gina Bachauer, London Symphony Orchestra, Stanisław Skrowaczewski
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Allegro appassionatoJohannes Brahms, Gina Bachauer, London Symphony Orchestra, Stanisław Skrowaczewski
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Gina Bachauer, London Symphony Orchestra, Stanisław Skrowaczewski
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto graziosoJohannes Brahms, Gina Bachauer, London Symphony Orchestra, Stanisław Skrowaczewski
Harmonies poétiques et religieuses, S. 173: VII. FunéraillesFranz Liszt, Gina Bachauer
19 Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244: No. 12 in C-Sharp MinorFranz Liszt, Gina Bachauer
Rhapsodie espagnole, S. 254 "Folies d'Espagne et jota aragonesa"Franz Liszt, Gina Bachauer, London Orchestra, Alec Sherman
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