Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical piano with Franco Caracciolo's "Emil Gilels Edition Vol.2". This extraordinary album, released on October 23, 2020, under the Profil label, is a testament to the timeless beauty of classical compositions. Spanning an impressive 6 hours and 47 minutes, this collection is a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated works in the classical piano repertoire.
Franco Caracciolo, a maestro in his own right, brings a fresh perspective to these iconic pieces. The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the intricate and powerful concertos of Tchaikovsky to the delicate and expressive sonatas of Rachmaninoff. Each track is a masterclass in piano performance, showcasing Caracciolo's technical prowess and deep emotional connection to the music.
Highlights include the dramatic and intense Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23, and the lyrical and poignant Piano Sonata in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 80. The album also features lesser-known gems like the Six Pieces, Op. 19, which offer a delightful mix of moods and styles, from the dreamy Rêverie du soir to the playful Scherzo humoristique.
Caracciolo's interpretation of these works is both respectful of the original intent and infused with his unique artistic vision. His playing is characterized by a rich, resonant tone and a keen sense of phrasing and dynamics. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Andante non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, U.S.S.R. Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Ii. Andantino semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, U.S.S.R. Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, U.S.S.R. Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Andante non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Ii. Andantino semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: I. Allegro brillante e molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, U.S.S.R. Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Ii. Andante non troppPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, U.S.S.R. Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, U.S.S.R. Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: I. Allegro brillante e molto vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andras Korodi, Hungarian State Orchestra
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Ii. Andante non troppPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andras Korodi, Hungarian State Orchestra
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Andras Korodi, Hungarian State Orchestra
Piano Sonata in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 80: I. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Sonata in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 80: Ii. AndantePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Sonata in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 80: Iii. Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Sonata in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 80: Iv. Allegro vivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: I. Pezzo elegiacoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich, Emil Gilels
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50: Ii. Tema con variazioni - Variazione Finale e codaPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: I. Rêverie du soir. Andante espressivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Ii. Scherzo humoristique. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iii. Feuillet d’album. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iv. Nocturne. Andante sentimentalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: V. Capriccioso. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Vi. Thème original et variations. Andante con moroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: I. Rêverie du soir. Andante espressivoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Ii. Scherzo humoristique. Allegro vivacissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iii. Feuillet d’album. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Iv. Nocturne. Andante sentimentalePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: V. Capriccioso. Allegretto semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Six Pieces, Op. 19: Vi. Thème original et variations. Andante con moroPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Emil Gilels
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tantoSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Ii. Intermezzo. Adagio - Attacca subitoSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Iii. Finale. Alla breveSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 4 for Piano and Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 40: Ii. LargoSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 4 for Piano and Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 40: Iii. Allegro vivaceSergei Rachmaninoff, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: I. Introduction. Alla MarciaSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: Ii. Valse. PrestoSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: Iii. Romance. AndantinoSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17: Iv. Tarantelle. PrestoSergei Rachmaninoff, Yakov Zak
”polichinelle” No. 4, Op. 3Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Moment Musical No. 5 in D-Flat Major, Op. 16Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Prelude No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 23Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Prelude No. 5 in G Minor, Op. 23Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Etude Tableau No. 1 in C Minor Op. 39Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Etude Tableau No. 5 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 39Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Song “daisies” No. 3, Op. 38Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Scherzo from “midsummer Night's Dream”Felix Mendelssohn, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: I. Allegro ma non tantoSergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Ii. Intermezzo. Adagio - Attacca subitoSergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 3 for Piano and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 30: Iii. Finale. Alla breveSergei Rachmaninoff, Emil Gilels, USSR State Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
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