Dive into the captivating world of Dmitry Kabalevsky's early piano concertos with this remarkable album, released on March 1, 2003, under the prestigious Chandos label. This collection, titled "Kabalevsky: Piano Concertos, Vol. 1," offers a compelling journey through the composer's Op. 23 and Op. 50 concertos, along with his engaging overture "Colas Breugnon." Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 1 minute, the album is a testament to Kabalevsky's distinctive voice in the realm of classical music. The pieces, ranging from the lively and rhythmic to the introspective and lyrical, showcase the composer's ability to blend technical virtuosity with expressive depth. This album is a perfect introduction to Kabalevsky's concertos, presenting a rich tapestry of musical ideas that will captivate both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
2003 Chandos Records2003 Chandos Records
Tracks
Colas Breugnon Overture, Op. 24Dmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
Second Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 23: I. Allegro moderato - L'istesso tempo - Più mossoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
Second Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice - Andantino con moto - Meno mossoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
Second Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 23: III. Allegro molto - L'istesso tempo - Poco meno mossoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
The Comedians, Op. 26: I. Prologue. Allegro vivaceDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
The Comedians, Op. 26: II. Galop. PrestoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
The Comedians, Op. 26: III. March. ModeratoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
The Comedians, Op. 26: IV. Waltz. ModeratoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
The Comedians, Op. 26: V. Pantomime. Sostenuto e pesanteDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
The Comedians, Op. 26: VI. Intermezzo. Allegro scherzandoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
The Comedians, Op. 26: VII. Little lyrical scene. Andantino sempliceDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
The Comedians, Op. 26: VIII. Gavotte. AllegrettoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
The Comedians, Op. 26: IX. Scherzo. Presto assai e molto leggieroDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
The Comedians, Op. 26: X. Epilogue. Allegro molto e con brioDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
Third Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 50: I. Allegro moltoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
Third Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 50: II. Andante con motoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic
Third Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 50: III. PrestoDmitry Kabalevsky, Kathryn Stott, Vassily Sinaisky, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic