Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano with Dinu Lipatti's exquisite rendition of Grieg and Chopin's Piano Concertos. Released on Warner Classics in 2002, this album captures the essence of two masterful composers through Lipatti's virtuoso performance. The album features Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16, a piece known for its lyrical beauty and technical demands, alongside Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11, a work celebrated for its poetic depth and emotional resonance. Additionally, the album includes two of Chopin's Études, showcasing Lipatti's precision and artistry in these challenging yet captivating pieces. Recorded in the acoustically superb Music Room at Hatchlands, Surrey, this album offers a rich and immersive listening experience. With a total duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, it's a perfect blend of Grieg's Nordic grandeur and Chopin's Romantic sensibilities, performed by one of the most revered pianists of the 20th century.
Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderatoEdvard Grieg, Dinu Lipatti, Philharmonia Orchestra, Alceo Galliera
Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. AdagioEdvard Grieg, Dinu Lipatti, Philharmonia Orchestra, Alceo Galliera
Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato - Andante maestosoEdvard Grieg, Dinu Lipatti, Philharmonia Orchestra, Alceo Galliera
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestosoFrédéric Chopin, Dinu Lipatti, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Otto Ackermann
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. LarghettoFrédéric Chopin, Dinu Lipatti, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Otto Ackermann
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: III. Rondo. VivaceFrédéric Chopin, Dinu Lipatti, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Otto Ackermann
Chopin: 12 Études, Op. 25: No. 5 in E MinorFrédéric Chopin, Dinu Lipatti
Chopin: 12 Études, Op. 10: No. 5 in G-Flat Major "Black Keys"Frédéric Chopin, Dinu Lipatti