Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with Philippe Entremont's extraordinary compilation, "Grieg, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Ravel: Highlights from The Complete Piano Concerto Recordings." Set for release on April 1, 2025, by Sony Classical, this album is a masterful journey through some of the most celebrated works in the classical repertoire.
Featuring the virtuosic performances of Philippe Entremont, this collection showcases a diverse array of compositions by legendary composers Edvard Grieg, Franz Liszt, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Maurice Ravel. The album spans an impressive five hours and twenty minutes, offering a rich tapestry of musical brilliance that is sure to captivate both seasoned classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Highlights include Grieg's enchanting Piano Concerto in A Minor, Liszt's dynamic Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Rachmaninoff's evocative Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and Ravel's mesmerizing Noches en los Jardines de España. Each piece is performed with exquisite precision and emotional depth, showcasing Entremont's unparalleled mastery of the piano and his ability to bring out the nuanced beauty of each composition.
This album is not just a collection of recordings; it is a testament to the enduring power of classical music and the artistry of Philippe Entremont. Whether you are looking to expand your classical music library or simply enjoy the timeless elegance of these masterpieces, this album is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the finest in orchestral and piano performances.
(P) 2025 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestoso (Tempo giusto)Franz Liszt, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: II. Quasi adagio - Allegretto vivace - Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: III. Allegro marziale animato - PrestoFranz Liszt, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 120, R. 456: Ia. Adagio sostenuto assai - L'istesso tempoFranz Liszt, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 120, R. 456: Ib. Allegro agitato assai - Tutti, un poco più mosso - Tempo del andanteFranz Liszt, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 120, R. 456: II. Allegro moderatoFranz Liszt, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 120, R. 456: IIIa. Allegro deciso - L'istesso Tempo - Sempre allegroFranz Liszt, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 120, R. 456: IIIb. Marziale un poco meno allegro - Un poco animato - Un poco piu mosso (Tempo rubato)Franz Liszt, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Piano Concerto No. 2 in A Major, S. 120, R. 456: IV. Allegro animatoFranz Liszt, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy
Hungarian Fantasy, S. 123Franz Liszt, Philippe Entremont, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderatoEdvard Grieg, Philippe Entremont, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. AdagioEdvard Grieg, Philippe Entremont, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e marcato - Quasi Presto - Andante maestosoEdvard Grieg, Philippe Entremont, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43Sergei Rachmaninoff, Philippe Entremont, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: I. ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Philippe Entremont, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenutoSergei Rachmaninoff, Philippe Entremont, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro scherzandoSergei Rachmaninoff, Philippe Entremont, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Prelude in D Minor, Op. 23, No. 3Sergei Rachmaninoff, Philippe Entremont
Prelude in E-Flat Major, Op. 23, No. 6Sergei Rachmaninoff, Philippe Entremont
Prelude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3Sergei Rachmaninoff, Philippe Entremont
Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: I. Vivace - ModeratoSergei Rachmaninoff, Eugene Ormandy, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: II. AndanteSergei Rachmaninoff, Eugene Ormandy, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1: III. Allegro vivaceSergei Rachmaninoff, Eugene Ormandy, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 40: I. Allegro vivaceSergei Rachmaninoff, Eugene Ormandy, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 40: II. LargoSergei Rachmaninoff, Eugene Ormandy, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 40: III. Allegro vivaceSergei Rachmaninoff, Eugene Ormandy, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: I. AllegramenteMaurice Ravel, Philippe Entremont, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assaiMaurice Ravel, Philippe Entremont, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: III. PrestoMaurice Ravel, Philippe Entremont, Eugene Ormandy, Philadelphia Orchestra
Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, M. 82: I. LentoMaurice Ravel, Philippe Entremont, Pierre Boulez, The Cleveland Orchestra
Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, M. 82: II. AllegroMaurice Ravel, Philippe Entremont, Pierre Boulez, The Cleveland Orchestra
Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, M. 82: III. Tempo 1Maurice Ravel, Philippe Entremont, Pierre Boulez, The Cleveland Orchestra
Noches en los Jardines de España, IMF 8: I. En el GeneralifeManuel de Falla, Eugene Ormandy, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra
Noches en los Jardines de España, IMF 8: II. Danza LejanaManuel de Falla, Eugene Ormandy, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra
Noches en los Jardines de España, IMF 8: III. En los Jardines de la Sierra de CórdobaManuel de Falla, Eugene Ormandy, Philippe Entremont, Philadelphia Orchestra
Symphonie sur un chant montagnard français (Symphonie cévenole), Op. 25: I. Assez lentVincent d'Indy, Philippe Entremont, Charles Dutoit, Philharmonia Orchestra
Symphonie sur un chant montagnard français (Symphonie cévenole), Op. 25: II. Assez modéré, mais sans lenteurVincent d'Indy, Philippe Entremont, Charles Dutoit, Philharmonia Orchestra
Symphonie sur un chant montagnard français (Symphonie cévenole), Op. 25: III. AniméVincent d'Indy, Philippe Entremont, Charles Dutoit, Philharmonia Orchestra
Symphonic Variations, FWV 46César Franck, Philippe Entremont, Charles Dutoit, Philharmonia Orchestra
Ballade in F-Sharp Major, Op. 19 (Version for Piano & Orchestra)Gabriel Fauré, Philippe Entremont, Charles Dutoit, Philharmonia Orchestra