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Sergey Prokofiev, Sergey Rachmaninov, Robert Schumann
Byron Janis: Prokofiev; Rachmaninov...(Recorded By Mercury On Location In Moscow)
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. - Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Opus 26: - Andante - Allegro
2. - Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Opus 26: - Tema con variazione
3. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Opus 26: - Allegro ma non troppo
4. - Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Opus 1: - Vivace
5. - Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Opus 1: - Andante
6. - Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Opus 1: - Allegro vivace
7. - Toccata
8. Variations on a Theme by Clara Wieck -'Quasi Variazioni'- - Schumann
9. Songs without Words, Op. 61, No. 1 - Mendelssohn
10. - Three Scenes from Childhood: - Run, Run
11. - Three Scenes from Childhood: - March
12. - Three Scenes from Childhood: - Hobby-Horse

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CD Details

All Artists: Sergey Prokofiev, Sergey Rachmaninov, Robert Schumann, Felix [1] Mendelssohn, Octavio Pinto, Kiril Kondrashin, Harold Lawrence, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Byron Janis
Title: Byron Janis: Prokofiev; Rachmaninov...(Recorded By Mercury On Location In Moscow)
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Philips
Original Release Date: 1/1/1962
Re-Release Date: 2/15/1994
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Concertos, Sonatas, Historical Periods, Romantic (c.1820-1910)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 028943433327

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Prokofiev's Third was one of the concertos that appeared in the Richard Dreyfuss movie "The Competition," and Byron Janis's performance is generally considered to be more than competition-worthy. In fact, many consider it the best ever, also a function of Kirill Kondrashin's inspired accompaniments. Janis's performance is a bit slower than usual, not because he lacks energy or technique, but rather because he actually takes the time to play all of those notes and make something musically satisfying out of them. It's a very personal interpretation, carried through with blazing conviction; and the coupling, Rachmaninoff's early First Concerto, is equally stunning. --David Hurwitz

CD Reviews

Janis delivers

Robert Henry | Atlanta, GA | 05/03/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The best attribute of this recording must be the rhythmic drive of both the pianist and the orchestra. I find Janis and Horowitz both to possess this "living rhythm", probably as a result of their work together. The first movement is fresh and alive for me again. You might notice that the editorial suggests that many believe this to be the best recording of this work. Count me among those."

SIMPLY THE BEST!

Milan Simich | 11/14/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is simply the best perfomance of this concerto and the ONLY one in which the pianist plays ALL the notes! Also, the only performance which reveals the inner colors of the piece. A marvel!"

Virtuoso performances, attractive and generous program

Ivor E. Zetler | Sydney Australia | 02/17/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is an excellent CD. The mainly Russian program features 2 attractive concerti performed with steely brilliance by Byron Janis. The recordings were made in Moscow in 1962; the sound captured by the expert Mercury engineers has a warmth and clarity that betters many of today's efforts. The recent remastering gives even greater definition to the orchestral and piano sonics. The Moscow Philharmonic under the direction of Kyril Kondrashin supply spirited and idiomatic support. The mainly virtuosic solo encores are a welcome and enjoyable bonus. Warmly recommended."