Search - Eugen d' Albert, Dmitry Yablonsky, Moscow State Symphony Orchestra :: D'Albert: Piano Concertos 1 & 2 / Esther Overture

Very good recording of some rare concertos

lydol4 | Tulsa, OK | 07/08/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Eugen d'Albert, a pupil of Liszt, was one of the finest pianists in the late 19th century. When I listened to these concertos, I was fortunate enough to have the full score in front of me. The most remarkable aspect of these concertos is the wonderful orchestral coloring. It's seems like a cross between Liszt and Rachmaninov--the melodies are very pleasing, although perhaps not as profound as d'Albert contemporary masters. While these concertos were also recorded on Hyperion's label, I can't imagine that Hyperion's edition could be that much better than this one to warrent a price almost three times as high! Joseph Banowetz seems very able to handle the difficult piano writing, and the balance is very excellent. It's a shame these concertos aren't more standard in the repertoire. They are surely some great late-romantic masterpieces."