ESOTERIC ESSD-90274-75 – RACHMANINOV THE PIANO CONCERTOS PAGANINI RHAPSODY

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ESOTERIC ESSD-90274-75 – RACHMANINOV The Piano Concertos Paganini Rhapsody

Genre: Concerto
Vladimir Ashkenazy, Piano
London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by André Previn
Product ID: ESSD-90274/75 (Two Discs)

Classical masterpiece collection

The reissue of classical music masterpieces by ESOTERIC has attracted a lot of attention, both for its uncompromising commitment to recreating the original master sound, and for using hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) technology to improve sound quality. This series marks the first hybrid SACD release of historical recording selections that have been mainstays of the catalog since
their initial release.
These new audio versions feature ESOTERIC’s proprietary re-mastering process to achieve the highest level of sound quality.

Experience by yourself…

Experience the legendary performance in this new Super Audio CD/CD format. Not only for new followers, but also for well experienced followers of these recorded materials. All will be equally impressed by the “soul” hidden within the notes, but never before found in previously released recordings in any format.

ESOTERIC equipment used for re-mastering

The criterion of re-mastering is to faithfully capture the quality of the original master. ESOTERIC’s flag ship D/A converters, model D-01VU, Rubidium master clock generator model G-0Rb and ESOTERIC MEXCEL interconnect cables and power cords, were all used for this re-mastering session. This combination of
highly advanced technology greatly contributed to capturing the high quality sound of the original master.

DISC 1

Piano Concerto No. 1 in F sharp minor, Op. 1

1. Vivace
2. Andante
3. Allegro vivace

Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40

4. Allegro vivace (Alla breve)
5. Largo
6. Allegro vivace

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43

7. Introduction & Variation 1
8. Theme]
9. Variation 2
10. Variation 3
11. Variation 4
12. Variation 5
13. Variation 6
14. Variation 7
15. Variation 8
16. Variation 9
17. Variation 10
18. Variation 11
19. Variation 12
20. Variation 13
21. Variation 14
22. Variation 15
23. Variation 16
24. Variation 17
25. Variation 18
26. Variation 19
27. Variation 20
28. Variation 21
29. Variation 22
30. Variation 23
31. Variation 24

DISC 2

Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

1. Moderatoo
2. Adagio sostenuto
3. Allegro scherzando

Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30

4. Allegro ma non tanto
5. Intermezzo (Adagio)
6. Finale (Alla Breve)

Vladimir Ashkenazy, Piano
London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by André Previn

Recording Producers: Ray Minshull [Opp. 1, 30 & 43], Christopher Raeburn [Opp. 18 & 40]
Balance Engineers: James Lock [Op.43], Kenneth Wilkinson [Opp.1, 18, 30 & 40]
Recording Engineers: Colin Moorfoot [Op. 1], Tryggvi Tryggvason [Opp. 18, 30 & 40]
Recorded at the Kingsway Hall, London on March 25 & 26, 1970 [Op. 1], October 20-23, 1970 [Opp. 18 & 40], March 29-30, 1971 [Op.30], and November 29-30, 1971 [Op.43]

Re-mastering
Producer: Motoaki Ohmachi (ESOTERIC COMPANY)
Mastering Engineer: Masaya Touno (ESOTERIC COMPANY)
Technical Engineer: Tetsuya Kato (ESOTERIC COMPANY)