Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical piano with Franco Caracciolo's "Emil Gilels Edition Vol. 2," released on October 23, 2020, under the Profil label. This extensive collection spans an impressive 6 hours and 47 minutes, offering a comprehensive journey through the works of renowned composers.
Franco Caracciolo, a virtuoso pianist, brings to life a diverse range of pieces, from concertos and sonatas to suites and études. The album features iconic works such as Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4, each showcasing Caracciolo's technical prowess and emotional depth. Additionally, you'll find Chopin's Piano Sonata in C-sharp Minor, Op. 80, and his Six Pieces, Op. 19, as well as Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50, and his Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos in C Major, Op. 17.
Caracciolo's interpretation of these classical masterpieces is both nuanced and powerful, making this album a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned listener or new to the genre, "Emil Gilels Edition Vol. 2" promises an enriching and enjoyable experience.
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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, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Ii. Andantino semplicePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Konstantin Ivanov
Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Orchestra in B flat Minor, Op. 23: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR 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, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Ii. Andante non troppPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR Radio Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin
Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra in G Major, Op. 44: Iii. Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, USSR 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, 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