Experience the legendary Van Cliburn's triumphant performance at the 1958 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow with this comprehensive 60-track album, "An American Wins in Russia." Spanning an impressive 8 hours and 23 minutes, this collection showcases Van Cliburn's extraordinary talent and the historic moment that catapulted him to international stardom. The album features a diverse range of classical piano pieces, including iconic works by Tchaikovsky, Liszt, Chopin, Beethoven, and Mozart, performed with unparalleled skill and artistry. From the powerful and dramatic to the delicate and lyrical, each track offers a unique glimpse into Van Cliburn's musical genius. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is an essential addition to any music lover's collection. Released by Profil in 2019, "An American Wins in Russia" is a testament to Van Cliburn's enduring legacy and his impact on the world of classical music.
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Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: II. Andantino semplice - Prestissimo - Tempo IPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: III. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Liebesträume, S. 541: Liebestraume, S. 541Franz Liszt, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro assaiLudwig van Beethoven, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con motoLudwig van Beethoven, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo - PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Allegro appassionatoJohannes Brahms, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto graziosoJohannes Brahms, Van Cliburn, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Sonata in B Minor, S. 178: Piano Sonata in B Minor, S. 178Franz Liszt, Van Cliburn
Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47Frédéric Chopin, Van Cliburn
Scherzo No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 39Frédéric Chopin, Van Cliburn
Étude No. 19 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 25 No. 7: No. 11, "Winter Wind" (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Van Cliburn
Étude No. 19 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 25 No. 7: No. 17 in E Minor, Op. 25, No. 5 (Live)Frédéric Chopin, Van Cliburn
Études, Op. 10: No. 12 in C Minor, Op. 10, No. 12, "Revolutionary"Frédéric Chopin, Van Cliburn
Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49Frédéric Chopin, Van Cliburn
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tantoSergei Rachmaninoff, Van Cliburn, Symphony Of The Air, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: II. Intermezzo. AdagioSergei Rachmaninoff, Van Cliburn, Symphony Of The Air, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30: III. Finale. Alla breveSergei Rachmaninoff, Van Cliburn, Symphony Of The Air, Kirill Kondrashin
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: I. Moderato - AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenutoSergei Rachmaninoff, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro scherzandoSergei Rachmaninoff, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": I. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": II. Adagio un poco mosso -Ludwig van Beethoven, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor": III. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuosoRobert Schumann, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo. Andantino graziosoRobert Schumann, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegro vivaceRobert Schumann, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Robert La Marchina, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Allegro appassionatoJohannes Brahms, Robert La Marchina, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Robert La Marchina, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto graziosoJohannes Brahms, Robert La Marchina, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26: I. Andante - AllegroSergei Prokofiev, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Walter Hendl, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26: II. Tema con variazioniSergei Prokofiev, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Walter Hendl, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26: III. Allegro ma non troppoSergei Prokofiev, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Walter Hendl, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 23: I. Larghetto calmatoEdward MacDowell, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 23: II. Presto giocosoEdward MacDowell, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 23: III. Largo - Molto allegroEdward MacDowell, Van Cliburn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330: I. Allegro moderatoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Van Cliburn
Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330: II. Andante cantabileWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Van Cliburn
Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330: III. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Van Cliburn
Piano Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 82: I. Allegro moderatoSergei Prokofiev, Van Cliburn
Piano Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 82: II. AllegrettoSergei Prokofiev, Van Cliburn
Piano Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 82: III. Tempo di valzer lentissimoSergei Prokofiev, Van Cliburn
Piano Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 82: IV. VivaceSergei Prokofiev, Van Cliburn
Ballade No. 3 in A-Flat Major, Op. 47Frédéric Chopin, Van Cliburn
19 Hungarian Rhapsodies, S. 244/R. 106: No. 12 in C-Sharp MinorFranz Liszt, Van Cliburn
Polonaise No. 6 in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic"Frédéric Chopin, Van Cliburn
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