Experience the legendary conducting of Karel Ančerl with this extraordinary collection of live concertos, now available as a 7-CD box set and in digital formats. This release is a testament to Ančerl's enduring legacy and his status as one of the most significant conductors of the post-war era.
Karel Ančerl Live Recordings / Concertos showcases the maestro's exceptional artistry and his deep connection with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, with whom he performs the majority of these works. The collection features a stunning array of concertos by some of the most revered composers in classical music, including Ludwig van Beethoven, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Robert Schumann, Antonín Dvořák, Johannes Brahms, Felix Mendelssohn, and Franz Liszt, among others.
The album spans an impressive 7 hours and 57 minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through the concerto repertoire. Each track is a live recording, capturing the energy and spontaneity of Ančerl's performances. The set includes iconic works such as Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Violin Concerto, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor, Dvořák's Cello Concerto, and Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1, to name just a few.
Ančerl is joined by a stellar lineup of world-renowned soloists, including Sviatoslav Richter, Henryk Szeryng, Ida Haendel, Wilhelm Kempff, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Emil Gilels, each bringing their unique interpretative insights to these masterpieces.
This release follows the success of the 15-CD set Ančerl Live Recordings, which garnered critical acclaim, including Choc de Classica and Diapason d’Or awards. Karel Ančerl Live Recordings / Concertos is a celebration of Ančerl's remarkable career and his enduring influence on the world of classical music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this collection is sure to captivate and inspire.
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Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. Largo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: II. Largo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Henryk Szeryng
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Henryk Szeryng
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Henryk Szeryng
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuoso - LiveRobert Schumann, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Jan Panenka
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo - Andantino grazioso - LiveRobert Schumann, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Jan Panenka
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegro vivace - LiveRobert Schumann, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Jan Panenka
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: II. Larghetto - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61: III. Rondo. Allegro - LiveLudwig van Beethoven, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderato - LiveJean Sibelius, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto - LiveJean Sibelius, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveJean Sibelius, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: I. Allegro maestoso - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: II. Quasi adagio - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: III. Allegretto vivace – Allegro animato - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124: IV. Allegro marziale animato - LiveFranz Liszt, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro ma non troppo e molto maestoso - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Finale - Allegro con fuoco - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Sviatoslav Richter
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: I. Maestoso - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: II. Larghetto - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Wilhelm Kempff
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: III. Allegro vivace - LiveFrédéric Chopin, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Wilhelm Kempff
Cello Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: I. Allegro - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Mstislav Rostropovich
Cello Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: II. Adagio, ma non tanto - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Mstislav Rostropovich
Cello Concerto No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 104, B. 191: III. Finale. Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Mstislav Rostropovich
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: I. Allegro, ma non troppo (att.) - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, David Oistrakh
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: II. Adagio, ma non troppo - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, David Oistrakh
Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 53, B. 108: III. Finale - Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo - LiveAntonín Dvořák, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, David Oistrakh
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro ma non troppo e molto maestoso - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Emil Gilels
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: II. Andantino semplice - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Emil Gilels
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: III. Finale - Allegro con fuoco - LivePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Emil Gilels
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: I. Allegramente - LiveMaurice Ravel, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Eva Bernathova
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assai - LiveMaurice Ravel, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Eva Bernathova
Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: III. Presto - LiveMaurice Ravel, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Eva Bernathova
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in D Minor, FP. 61: I. Allegro ma non troppo - LiveFrancis Poulenc, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Juliane Lerche, Ingeborg Herkomer
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in D Minor, FP. 61: II. Larghetto - LiveFrancis Poulenc, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Juliane Lerche, Ingeborg Herkomer
Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra in D Minor, FP. 61: III. Finale. Allegro molto - LiveFrancis Poulenc, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Juliane Lerche, Ingeborg Herkomer
Violin Concerto in D Major: I. Toccata - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major: II. Aria I - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major: III. Aria II - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Violin Concerto in D Major: IV. Capriccio - LiveIgor Stravinsky, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ida Haendel
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: I. Allegro brioso - LiveSergei Prokofiev, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ivan Moravec
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: II. Andante assai - LiveSergei Prokofiev, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ivan Moravec
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: III. Allegro scherzando - LiveSergei Prokofiev, Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, Ivan Moravec
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