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John Ogdon, Balakirev, Liszt
Great Pianists 73
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (22) - Disc #1
1. Op.3 No.2: Prelude In C Sharp Minor, Op.3 No.2
2. Op. 23 No. 5: Prelude In G Minor, Op. 23 No. 5
3. Op. 32 No. 5: Prelude In G, Op. 32 No. 5
4. Op. 32 No. 12: Prelude In G Sharp Minor, Op. 32 No. 12
5. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.33: No. 1 In F Minor
6. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.33: No. 2 In C
7. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.33: No. 3 In C Minor
8. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.33: No. 4 In D Minor
9. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.33: No. 5 In E Flat Minor
10. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.33: No. 6 In E Flat
11. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.33: No. 7 In G Minor
12. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.33: No. 8 In C Sharp Minor
13. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39: No. 1 In C Minor
14. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39: No. 2 In A Minor
15. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39: No. 3 In F Sharp Minor
16. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39: No. 4 In B Minor
17. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39: No. 5 In E Flat Minor
18. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39: No. 6 In A Minor
19. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39: No. 7 In C Minor
20. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39: No. 8 In D Minor
21. Etudes-Tableaux, Op.39: No. 9 In D
22. Islamey
Track Listings (7) - Disc #2
1. MEPHISTO: Waltz No. 1
2. After Mozart's Opera 'Don Giovanni': Reminiscences de Don Juan
3. Harmonies poetiques et religieuses: Liebestraum No. 3 In A Flat
4. Les Funerailles
5. Harmonies poetiques et religieuses: Les Funerailles
6. After Verdi's Opera: Reminiscences de Simone Boccanegra
7. Fantasia quasi Sonata - from Annees de pelerinage: 2eme annee: Italie: Apres une lecture de Dante

CD Details

All Artists: John Ogdon, Balakirev, Liszt, Rachmaninoff
Title: Great Pianists 73
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Philips
Release Date: 5/11/1999
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Fantasies, Short Forms, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 028945691626

CD Reviews

An exellent example of the spirit of John Ogdon

V. Vo | 08/11/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This CD demonstrates the exellent technique of Mr. Ogdon. This CD has all the pieces that make him who he is. The Rachmaninoff is almost flawless, although his playing seemed to be a bit "heavy" at times. I have never heard a better recording of "La Campanella" in my entire life then the one that is on this CD. -Matthew Weissman"

Great technique, mediocre interpretation

V. Vo | Los Angeles, CA USA | 10/19/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This is a very good set because it includes many works that only a few pianists can ever play. Having both sets of the Etude-tableux, plus all the fiendish Liszt works makes this CD quite a bargain. If really there was a pianist in which you can say... overcome any technical barrier for the piano, chances are John Ogdon's name will be mentioned. His technique was known to be limitless, and even during his bouts of schizophrenia, he was known to give recitals, but not just recitals... he offered such overwhelming works such as the Mussorgsky Pictures in an Exhibtion and the Liszt Totentanz for Solo Piano!As for the music in this CD, these fiendish works are played with an absolute ease. So much so there really isn't that much tension or fervor. I found his interpretation of the Liszt/Busoni La Campanella, and the Don Juan Fantasy quite boring. The etude-tableux all are played very fluidly, but they don't stand out. For a definite version of the Etude-tableux I recommend the version by Sviatoslav Richter.I think the best recording of this set is probably the Reminiscences de Simone Boccanegra. With this piece, Ogdon manages to tell a dramatic story with the usual stunning virtuosity."