Immerse yourself in the virtuoso prowess of György Cziffra with this captivating album released on Urania in 2006. Spanning over two hours and twenty-three minutes, this classical piano collection showcases Cziffra's extraordinary talent and deep connection with the repertoire. The album is a testament to his mastery of Liszt's works, featuring the iconic Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, a series of dazzling Études d'exécution transcendante, and a medley of enchanting paraphrases and transcriptions from operatic masterpieces like Tannhäuser, Rigoletto, and Il Trovatore. Additionally, Cziffra's interpretation of Grieg's Piano Concerto in A Minor adds a touch of Nordic charm to the collection. Each piece is performed with precision, passion, and a unique artistic flair that sets Cziffra apart. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the brilliance of both the composer and the performer.
(C) 2006 Urania
Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 123: I.Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 123: I.Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 123: I.Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 123: I.Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Étude d'exécution trascendante No. 1 in C Major, S. 139Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Étude d'exécution trascendante No. 2 in A Minor, S. 139Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Étude d'exécution trascendante No. 8 in C Minor, S. 139Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Étude d'exécution trascendante No. 9 in A-Flat Major, S. 139Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Piano Concerto in A Major, Op. 18: I. Allegro molto moderatoEdvard Grieg, György Cziffra
Piano Concerto in A Major, Op. 18: II. AdagioEdvard Grieg, György Cziffra
Piano Concerto in A Major, Op. 18: III. Allegro moderato e marcatoEdvard Grieg, György Cziffra
Transcription on Tannhäuser, S. 442Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Paraphrases de Concert on Rigoletto, S. 434Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Transcription on Il TrovatoreGyörgy Cziffra
Paraphrase and Transcription on A midsummer night's dream, S. 410Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Paraphrase and Transcription on La muette de Portini, S. 386Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Transcription on Hungarian Dance No. 5György Cziffra
Transcription on Hungarian Rhapsody No. 19, S. 244Franz Liszt, György Cziffra
Transcription on An der schoenen blauen DonauGyörgy Cziffra
Transcription on Tritsch-Tratsch PolkaGyörgy Cziffra
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