Embark on a musical journey through the masterful performances of Franco Caracciolo with the "Emil Gilels Edition Vol.2." This expansive collection, released on October 23, 2020, under the Profil label, is a testament to Caracciolo's virtuosity and dedication to classical piano. Spanning an impressive 6 hours and 47 minutes, this edition features a rich tapestry of compositions by renowned Russian and Soviet composers, performed with exquisite precision and emotional depth.
The album showcases a diverse range of works, including concertos, sonatas, trios, and solo pieces, each brought to life with Caracciolo's distinctive touch. Highlights include the dynamic "Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23" and the evocative "Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 80," demonstrating Caracciolo's versatility and mastery of both orchestral and solo repertoire.
Collaborating with esteemed orchestras and musicians such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Hungarian State Orchestra, and the USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Caracciolo delivers performances that are both technically impressive and deeply expressive. The inclusion of works by composers like Dmitry Kabalevsky and the participation of legendary artists like Mstislav Rostropovich and Leonid Kogan add to the album's historical and artistic significance.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Emil Gilels Edition Vol.2" offers a profound and enriching listening experience. Franco Caracciolo's interpretations breathe new life into these timeless pieces, making this album a must-listen for anyone appreciative of classical piano artistry.
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Tracks
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Andante non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Ii. Andantino semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Andante non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Ii. Andantino semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: I. Allegro brillante e molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Ii. Andante non troppPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: I. Allegro brillante e molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andras Korodi, Hungarian State Orchestra
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Ii. Andante non troppPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andras Korodi, Hungarian State Orchestra
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andras Korodi, Hungarian State Orchestra
Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 80: I. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 80: Ii. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 80: Iii. Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 80: Iv. Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: I. Pezzo elegiacoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: Ii. Tema con variazioni - Variazione Finale e codaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: I. Rêverie du soir. Andante espressivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Ii. Scherzo humoristique. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iii. Feuillet d’album. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iv. Nocturne. Andante sentimentalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: V. Capriccioso. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Vi. Thème original et variations. Andante con moroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: I. Rêverie du soir. Andante espressivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Ii. Scherzo humoristique. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iii. Feuillet d’album. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iv. Nocturne. Andante sentimentalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: V. Capriccioso. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Vi. Thème original et variations. Andante con moroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tantoSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Ii. Intermezzo. Adagio - Attacca subitoSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Iii. Finale. Alla breveSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 4 for Piano and Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 40: Ii. LargoSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 4 for Piano and Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 40: Iii. Allegro vivaceSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: I. Introduction. Alla MarciaSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: Ii. Valse. PrestoSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: Iii. Romance. AndantinoSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: Iv. Tarantelle. PrestoSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
”polichinelle” No. 4, Op. 3Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Moment Musical No. 5 in D-Flat Major, Op. 16Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Prelude No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 23Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Prelude No. 5 in G Minor, Op. 23Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Etude Tableau No. 1 in C Minor Op. 39Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Etude Tableau No. 5 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 39Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Song “daisies” No. 3, Op. 38Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Scherzo from “midsummer Night's Dream”Felix Mendelssohn, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tantoSergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Ii. Intermezzo. Adagio - Attacca subitoSergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Iii. Finale. Alla breveSergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
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