Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Xaver Scharwenka's piano concertos with the release of "Scharwenka: Complete Piano Concertos." This album, released on March 22, 2014, under the Chandos label, is a comprehensive collection of Scharwenka's four piano concertos, each a masterpiece of classical composition. Spanning a total of 2 hours and 20 minutes, this album offers an extensive journey through Scharwenka's musical genius.
The album features four concertos, each divided into multiple movements, showcasing Scharwenka's versatility and depth as a composer. From the dramatic opening of Concerto No. 1, Op. 32, Scharw. 125 to the fiery finale of Concerto No. 4, Op. 82, Scharw. 128, each piece is a testament to Scharwenka's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and moods. The Adagio movements, in particular, highlight Scharwenka's knack for creating deeply moving and introspective passages.
Xaver Scharwenka, a Polish-German composer and pianist, is known for his significant contributions to the Romantic piano concerto repertoire. His works are celebrated for their technical brilliance and expressive depth. This album is a must for any classical music enthusiast looking to explore Scharwenka's complete piano concertos in one comprehensive collection.
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Tracks
Concerto No. 1, Op. 32, Scharw. 125: I. Allegro patetico - Più animatoXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 1, Op. 32, Scharw. 125: II. Scherzo. Allegro assaiXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 1, Op. 32, Scharw. 125: III. Allegro non tantoXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 2, Op. 56, Scharw. 126: I. Allegro - Un poco meno mosso - CadenzaXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 2, Op. 56, Scharw. 126: II. AdagioXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 2, Op. 56, Scharw. 126: III. Allegro non troppo - Più mossoXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 3, Op. 80, Scharw. 127: I. Maestoso - CadenzaXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 3, Op. 80, Scharw. 127: II. AdagioXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 3, Op. 80, Scharw. 127: III. Allegro non troppo - Meno mossoXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 4, Op. 82, Scharw. 128: I. Allegro patetico - Molto più lentoXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 4, Op. 82, Scharw. 128: II. Intermezzo. Allegretto molto tranquilloXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 4, Op. 82, Scharw. 128: III. Lento, mestoXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
Concerto No. 4, Op. 82, Scharw. 128: IV. Allegro con fuocoXaver Scharwenka, Neeme Järvi, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Markovich
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