Gregor Piatigorsky
Gregor Piatigorsky, the Russian-born American cellist, stands as one of the most influential and charismatic figures in 20th-century classical music. Born in Ekaterinoslav (now Dnipro, Ukraine) in 1903, Piatigorsky's journey began with humble origins, playing in cafés and silent movie houses to support his family. His prodigious talent quickly propelled him to the Moscow Conservatory and later to international stardom. Piatigorsky's career spanned over four decades, during which he was renowned for his virtuosic solo performances, collaborations with legendary musicians like Jascha Heifetz and Arthur Rubinstein, and his inspiring teaching. His recordings, from Walton and Shostakovich concerti to chamber music masterpieces, remain essential listening for any classical enthusiast. Piatigorsky's legacy endures through his extensive archives at The Colburn School, which chronicle his remarkable life and contributions to the world of music.
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Albums by Gregor Piatigorsky
The Piano Trio Collection - Beethoven: Trio No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 1 & Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 70
Eugene Ormandy, Vol. 1
The Piano Trio Collection - Mendelssohn: Trio No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 66 - Arensky: Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 32 - Turina: Trio No. 1, Op. 35
Beethoven, Schubert, Debussy, Bloch & Haieff: Gratulations-Menuet, Woo 3 - Symphony NO. 2, D.125 - Prélude À L’après-Midi d’Un Faune, CD 87 - Schelomo, B. 39
Walton & Dvořák: Cello Concerto - Cello Concerto, OP. 104, B. 191
Bloch and Schoenberg conducted by Artur Rodzsinki live
Beethoven: String Trio in G Major, Op.9, No.1- String Trio in D Major, Op.9, NO.2 - String Trio in C Minor, Op.9, NO.3
Schumann: Cello Concerto & Violin Concerto
Milestones of a Piano Legend: Solomon, Vol. 10
Milestones of a Viola Legend: William Primrose, Vol. 4
Elgar from America
The Early Recordings 1940 - 1945
Strauss: Don Quixote, Op. 35 & Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33
Russian Melodies
Piatigorsky Plays Chopin, Schubert, Schumann & Fauré
Piatigorsky Plays Brahms, Saint-Saëns & Others
More Cello Giants, Vol. 7
Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Cello Sonata No. 2 in D Major & Strauss: Cello Sonata in F Major
Hindemith: Sonata in E Major & Barber: Sonata in C Minor, Op. 6
Dvorák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104 & Bruch: Kol Nidrei, Op. 47
Chopin: Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor & Prokofiev: Sonata for Cello and Piano in C Major
Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major & Beethoven: Cello Sonata No. 5 in D Major
Bach: Sonata No. 2 in D Major, BWV 1028 & Prokofiev: Sonata in C Major, Op. 119
Tribute to Gregor Piatigorsky
British Violin & Cello Concertos
Johannes Brahms: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, Op.102 - Antonín Dvořák: Piano Trio in F Minor, Op. 65
Saint-Saëns & Dvořák: Cello Concertos
Brahms: String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111 & Beethoven: Piano Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, Op. 70
Beethoven: Serenade in D Major, Op. 8 & Kodály: Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7
Arensky: Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor & Vivaldi: Concerto in B-Flat Major & Martinu: Duo for Violin and Cello No. 1
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 & Cello Concerto, Op. 104
Dvořák: Cello Concerto No. 2 In B Minor, Op. 104 - Piano Trio No. 3 In F Minor, Op. 65
Bach & Schubert: String Trios & Sinfonias
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, Op. 95 "From the New World" & Cello Concerto, Op. 104
Masterpieces Presents Antonín Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104
The Very Best of Gregor Piatigorsky
The Very Best Cello Concertos
The Art of Gregor Piatigorsky
Walton: Concerto for Cello, Violin Concerto
Walton: Cello Concerto / Façade
Piatigorsky, Gregor: Concertos and Encores
Don Quixote
Bloch: Schelomo / Walton: Cello Concerto
Beethoven: Trio en mi bémol, Op. 3
Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor & Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major
CHOPIN: Cello Sonata / Polonaise Brillante, Op. 3 / Grand Duo
Boccherini, Schumann & Others: Cello Works
The Piano Trio Collection - Schubert: Trio No. 2 in E-Flat Major, D. 929 - Brahms: Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op. 87
Anton Webern: Complete Works: Op. 1 - Op. 31
The Heifetz Piatigorsky Concerts
Brahms: Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111 - Tchaikovsky: Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70; Sérénade mélancolique, Op. 26 & Serenade in C Major, Op. 48
The Piano Trio Collection - Dvorák: Trio No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 65 & Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 90 "Dumky"
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 60 - Dvorák: Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81