The Art of Gregor Piatigorsky - Gregor Piatigorsky - Vinyl LP UK

The Art of Gregor Piatigorsky - Gregor Piatigorsky

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Gregor Piatigorsky's masterful performances with "The Art of Gregor Piatigorsky." Released on October 4, 2011, this comprehensive collection spans over five hours of exquisite chamber and classical music, showcasing Piatigorsky's unparalleled virtuosity and artistic depth.

The album features a rich tapestry of compositions, including iconic works such as Saint-Saëns' "The Swan" from "Carnival of the Animals," Richard Strauss' "Don Quixote," and a variety of cello concertos and sonatas by composers like Saint-Saëns, Bloch, and Rachmaninoff. Piatigorsky's interpretations are brought to life with a blend of technical brilliance and profound emotional resonance, making this album a testament to his enduring legacy as one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century.

From the hauntingly beautiful "Schelomo" to the lively "Variations on a Theme of Paganini," each track offers a unique glimpse into Piatigorsky's artistic vision. The album also includes arrangements by Piatigorsky himself, such as the "Adagio - Rondo" and "Sonata in C," which highlight his innovative approach to classical repertoire.

Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "The Art of Gregor Piatigorsky" is a treasure trove of musical excellence. The album's diverse selection of pieces ensures that there is something for everyone, making it a perfect addition to any classical music collection.

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Tracks

Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33Camille Saint-Saëns, Gregor Piatigorsky, Philadelphia Orchestra, Alexander Hilsberg
19:05
Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129: I. Nicht zu schnellRobert Schumann, Gregor Piatigorsky, New York Philharmonic, Fritz Reiner
11:27
Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129: II. LangsamRobert Schumann, Gregor Piatigorsky, New York Philharmonic, Fritz Reiner
4:37
Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129: III. Sehr lebhaftRobert Schumann, Gregor Piatigorsky, New York Philharmonic, Fritz Reiner
10:03
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - ModeratoEdward Elgar, Gregor Piatigorsky, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbirolli
7:00
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro moltoEdward Elgar, Gregor Piatigorsky, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbirolli
4:29
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: III. AdagioEdward Elgar, Gregor Piatigorsky, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbirolli
4:32
Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85: IV. Allegro - Moderato - Allegro ma non troppoEdward Elgar, Gregor Piatigorsky, New York Philharmonic, Sir John Barbirolli
10:06
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: IntroductionRichard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
6:00
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Theme. MassigRichard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
2:11
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation 1: Das Abenteur mit den Windmuhlen -Richard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
2:49
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation 2: Der Kampf gegen die Hammelherde -Richard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
1:32
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation 3: Gesprache zwischen Ritter und Knappe -Richard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
7:55
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation 4: Das Abenteur mit der Prozession von Bussern -Richard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
1:46
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation 5: Don Quixotes Wacht in der Sommernacht -Richard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
5:35
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation 6: Die verzauberte Dulzinea -Richard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
1:07
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation 7: Der Ritt durch die Luft -Richard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
1:05
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation 8: Die Fahrt auf dem verzauberten Nachen (Barcarolle) -Richard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
1:47
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation 9: Der Kampf gegen die vermeintlichen Zauberer: Der Angriff auf die Monche -Richard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
1:00
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Variation 10: Zweikampf mit dem Ritter vom blanken Monde; Heimkehr des geschlagenen Don Quixote -Richard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
4:09
Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184: Finale. Don Quixotes TodRichard Strauss, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
6:33
SchelomoErnest Bloch, Gregor Piatigorsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Alfred Wallenstein
20:12
Cello Concerto: I. Massig schnellPaul Hindemith, Gregor Piatigorsky, The C.B.S. Symphony Orchestra
9:01
Cello Concerto: II. Ruhig bewegt - Sehr lebhaft - Im fruheren langsamen ZeitmassPaul Hindemith, Gregor Piatigorsky, The C.B.S. Symphony Orchestra
7:46
Cello Concerto: III. Marsch: Lebhaft - Trio (nach einem alten marsch) - LebhafterPaul Hindemith, Gregor Piatigorsky, The C.B.S. Symphony Orchestra
7:41
Variations on a Theme of PaganiniGregor Piatigorsky, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Donald Voorhees
9:55
Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: Carnival of the Animals: XIII. The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns, Gregor Piatigorsky, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Donald Voorhees
3:16
Allegro appassionato in B Minor, Op. 43Camille Saint-Saëns, Gregor Piatigorsky, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Donald Voorhees
4:06
2 Melodies, Op. 3, No. 1. Melody in F Major: 2 Melodies, Op. 3: No. 1, Melody in F Major (Arr. For cello and orchestra)Anton Rubinstein, Gregor Piatigorsky, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Donald Voorhees
3:37
Adagio - Rondo (Arr. G. Piatigorsky for cello and orchestra)Carl Maria von Weber, Gregor Piatigorsky, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Donald Voorhees
4:49
Piece en forme de habanera (Arr. For cello and orchestra)Maurice Ravel, Gregor Piatigorsky, The C.B.S. Symphony Orchestra, Andre Kostelanetz
3:12
Elegie (Arr. For voice, cello and orchestra)Jules Massenet, Jennie Tourel, Gregor Piatigorsky, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Donald Voorhees
3:34
6 Songs, Op. 4: IV. Cease Thy Singing, Maiden Fair (Arr. F. Kreisler for voice, cello and orchestra)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Jan Peerce, Gregor Piatigorsky, The C.B.S. Symphony Orchestra, Andre Kostelanetz
4:40
Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33 (Abridged Version)Camille Saint-Saëns, Gregor Piatigorsky, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Donald Voorhees
8:36
Sonata in C: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Arr. G. Piatigorsky for cello and piano)Luigi Boccherini, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
4:42
Sonata in C: II. Largo assai (Arr. G. Piatigorsky for cello and piano)Luigi Boccherini, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
3:30
Sonata in C: III. Rondo (Arr. G. Piatigorsky for cello and piano)Luigi Boccherini, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
3:08
Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 10, J. 103 (Arr. G. Piatigorsky for cello and piano)Carl Maria von Weber, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ivor Newton
7:10
12 Variations on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen", Op. 66: 12 Variations in F Major on Ein Madchen oder Weibchen from Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, Op. 66Ludwig van Beethoven, Gregor Piatigorsky, Lukas Foss
9:47
Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: I. Adagio sostenuto e espressivo -Ludwig van Beethoven, Gregor Piatigorsky, Artur Schnabel
5:34
Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: I. Allegro molto più tosto prestoLudwig van Beethoven, Gregor Piatigorsky, Artur Schnabel
9:51
Cello Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 5 No. 2: II. Rondo. AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Gregor Piatigorsky, Artur Schnabel
8:17
Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Gregor Piatigorsky, Arthur Rubinstein
10:24
Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38: II. Allegretto quasi menuettoJohannes Brahms, Gregor Piatigorsky, Arthur Rubinstein
4:14
Cello Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 38: III. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Gregor Piatigorsky, Arthur Rubinstein
6:06
Cello Sonata in A Minor, Op. 36: I. Allegro agitatoEdvard Grieg, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
8:34
Cello Sonata in A Minor, Op. 36: II. Andante molto tranquilloEdvard Grieg, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
5:30
Cello Sonata in A Minor, Op. 36: III. AllegroEdvard Grieg, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
10:33
Cello Sonata in D Minor, L. 135: I. PrologueClaude Debussy, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
3:49
Cello Sonata in D Minor, L. 135: II. Serenade - FinaleClaude Debussy, Gregor Piatigorsky, Ralph Berkowitz
6:17

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About Gregor Piatigorsky

Gregor Piatigorsky, the renowned Ukraine-born American cellist, captivated audiences worldwide with his extraordinary talent and profound musicality. A master of chamber and classical music, Piatigorsky's performances were celebrated for their emotional depth and technical brilliance. His virtuosic playing and innovative interpretations of classical repertoire left an indelible mark on the world of music, making him one of the most influential cellists of the 20th century. Piatigorsky's legacy continues to inspire musicians and enchant listeners, showcasing the timeless power of his artistry.

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