Concertos & Solo Music Edition - Idil Biret - Vinyl LP

Concertos & Solo Music Edition - Idil Biret

Album Details

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary artistry of Idil Biret with her monumental "Concertos & Solo Music Edition," a comprehensive collection released on May 11, 2018, under the Idil Biret Archive label. This 104-track masterpiece spans an impressive 13 hours and 12 minutes, showcasing Biret's unparalleled mastery of the piano across a diverse repertoire of classical compositions.

The album is a testament to Biret's lifelong dedication to her craft, featuring her complete studio recordings made since 1959. It includes a rich tapestry of piano concertos and solo works, ranging from the Romantic period to the 20th century. Highlights include Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, and Schubert's Piano Sonata in A Major, among many others.

Biret's technical brilliance and emotional depth are evident in every piece, making this collection a treasure trove for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The album is a celebration of Biret's illustrious career and her enduring contribution to the world of classical piano music. Whether you're looking to explore the intricacies of a single composer or enjoy a broad spectrum of classical masterpieces, this edition offers an unparalleled listening experience.

May 1, 2018(C) 2018 Idil Biret Archive(P) 2018 Idil Biret Archive

Tracks

Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestosoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
21:57
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: II. Andantino semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
7:25
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH 55: III. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
7:26
Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 75, TH 65Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
15:46
Concert Fantasia in G Major, Op. 56, TH 61: I. Quasi rondoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, José Serebrier
16:52
Concert Fantasia in G Major, Op. 56, TH 61: II. Contrastes. Andante cantabile - Molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, José Serebrier
14:15
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44, TH 60: I. Allegro brillante e molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
22:44
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44, TH 60: II. Andante non troppoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
14:56
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 44, TH 60: III. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Emil Tabakov
8:24
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: I. Andante sostenutoCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
12:28
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: II. Allegro scherzandoCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
6:06
Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22, R. 190: III. PrestoCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
7:14
Piano Concerto No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 44, R. 197: I. Allegro moderato - AndanteCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
14:49
Piano Concerto No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 44, R. 197: IIa. Allegro vivaceCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
4:36
Piano Concerto No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 44, R. 197: IIb. AndanteCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
3:05
Piano Concerto No. 4 in C Minor, Op. 44, R. 197: IIc. AllegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Philharmonia Orchestra, James Loughran
7:05
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103, R. 205 "Egyptian": I. Allegro animatoCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
13:06
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103, R. 205 "Egyptian": II. AndanteCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
12:49
Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103, R. 205 "Egyptian": III. Molto allegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
5:55
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: I. AllegramenteMaurice Ravel, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
8:36
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assaiMaurice Ravel, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
11:06
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: III. PrestoMaurice Ravel, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
4:11
Piano Concerto for the Left Hand in D Major, M. 82Maurice Ravel, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Jean Fournet
18:46
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major: I. Andante moderato - Allegro non troppoJules Massenet, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Paris
13:29
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major: II. LargoJules Massenet, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Paris
7:56
Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major: III. Airs slovaques. AllegroJules Massenet, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Paris
7:33
Variations symphoniques in F-Sharp Minor, FWV 46César Franck, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Paris
14:50
Les djinns, FWV 45César Franck, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Alain Paris
13:42
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuosoRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
16:38
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo. Andantino graziosoRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
5:14
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegro vivaceRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
11:39
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: I. Allegro molto moderatoRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
14:00
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: II. AdagioRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
6:38
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16: III. Allegro moderato molto e marcatoRobert Schumann, Idil Biret, Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, Antoni Wit
10:41
Piano Sonata in A Major, Op. posth. 120, D. 664: I. Allegro moderatoFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
12:52
Piano Sonata in A Major, Op. posth. 120, D. 664: II. AndanteFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
5:21
Piano Sonata in A Major, Op. posth. 120, D. 664: III. AllegroFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
7:29
Piano Sonata in F Minor, D. 625: I. AllegroFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
11:13
Piano Sonata in F Minor, D. 625: II. Scherzo. AllegrettoFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
6:28
Piano Sonata in F Minor, D. 625: III. AllegroFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
6:35
4 Impromptus, Op. 90, D. 899: No. 3 in G-Flat MajorFranz Schubert, Idil Biret
4:46
Fantasie in C major, Op. 15, D. 760 "Wanderer"Franz Schubert, Idil Biret
23:52
Episode de la vie d'un artiste, S. 470 (After H. Berlioz's Op. 14, H. 48): I. Rêveries - PassionsFranz Liszt, Idil Biret
14:21
Episode de la vie d'un artiste, S. 470 (After H. Berlioz's Op. 14, H. 48): II. Un balFranz Liszt, Idil Biret
6:26
Episode de la vie d'un artiste, S. 470 (After H. Berlioz's Op. 14, H. 48): III. Scène aux champsFranz Liszt, Idil Biret
16:48
Episode de la vie d'un artiste, S. 470 (After H. Berlioz's Op. 14, H. 48): IV. Marche au suppliceFranz Liszt, Idil Biret
6:10
Episode de la vie d'un artiste, S. 470 (After H. Berlioz's Op. 14, H. 48): V. Songe d'une nuit de sabbatFranz Liszt, Idil Biret
12:09
3 Pieces, Op. 2: No. 1, Etude in C-Sharp MinorAlexander Scriabin, Idil Biret
3:26
12 Etudes, Op. 8: No. 1 in C-Sharp MajorAlexander Scriabin, Idil Biret
1:30
12 Etudes, Op. 8: No. 2 in F-Sharp MinorAlexander Scriabin, Idil Biret
1:52

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About Idil Biret

Idil Biret, born in Ankara, Turkey, in 1941, is a renowned Turkish concert pianist celebrated for her profound interpretations of the Romantic repertoire. She began her musical journey at the tender age of three and later honed her skills at the prestigious Paris Conservatoire under the tutelage of legendary figures such as Alfred Cortot and Nadia Boulanger. Biret's discography is vast and impressive, encompassing over 60 works for piano and orchestra, including the complete solo piano works of Brahms, Chopin, and Rachmaninov. Her performances are marked by a distinctive blend of technical virtuosity, emotional depth, and artistic individuality, making her a beloved figure in the classical music world. Whether she's playing Brahms' D minor Concerto or Schumann's concertos, Biret's performances are always a testament to her mastery and passion for the piano.