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Camille Saint-Saens, Charles Dutoit, London Philharmonic Orchestra
Saint-Saëns: Piano Concertos 1-5
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (7) - Disc #1
1. Piano Concerto No. In D Major, Op. 17: I Andante -- Allegro assai
2. Piano Concerto No. In D Major, Op. 17: II Andante sostenuto quasi adagio
3. Piano Concerto No. In D Major, Op. 17: III Allegro con fuoco
4. Piano Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 22: I Andante sostenuto
5. Piano Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 22: II Allegro Scherzando
6. Piano Concerto No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 22: III Presto
7. Piano Concerto No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 29: I Moderato assai - Piu mosso (Allegro maestoso)
Track Listings (7) - Disc #2
1. Piano Concerto No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 29: II Andante
2. Piano Concerto No. 3 In E Flat Major, Op. 29: III Allegro non troppo
3. Piano Concerto No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 44: I Allegro moderato
4. Piano Concerto No. 4 In C Minor, Op. 44: II Allegro vivace
5. Piano Concerto No. 5 In F Major, Op. 103: I Allegro animato
6. Piano Concerto No. 5 In F Major, Op. 103: II Andante
7. Piano Concerto No. 5 In F Major, Op. 103: III Molto allegro

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CD Details

All Artists: Camille Saint-Saens, Charles Dutoit, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra of London, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Pascal Rogé
Title: Saint-Saëns: Piano Concertos 1-5
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Decca
Release Date: 5/16/1995
Genre: Classical
Styles: Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Romantic (c.1820-1910), Instruments, Keyboard
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 028944386523

Synopsis

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There is a lot of really enjoyable music here. I remember organizing a performance of the Fifth Piano Concerto (subtitled "The Egyptian") when I was repertoire committee chairman for a local community orchestra. We found it not only very playable for all of us amateurs in the orchestra, but it simply blew the audience away. It's a real find. Both the Second and Fourth concertos have been popular favorites for more than a century, but they seemed to have vanished sight in the past couple of decades. It was our loss, but no more. And the Fifth Piano Concerto, even when played by amateurs, can blow an audience away. At two discs for the price of one, these fine performances offer listeners a great chance to know this charming and vivacious music at little or no risk at all. So why hesitate? --David Hurwitz

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CD Reviews

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Niall | Dublin, Ireland | 03/01/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Looking at the other reviews here, I can only nod in complete agreement. Saint-Saëns is an underrated composer and these 5 concertos are joyful, seductive and deserving of a lot more attention than they have received. Saint-Saëns, like Mendelssohn, had the ability to instantly inspire happiness in the listener, this listener anyhow. Yes, the 2nd and 4th occasionally do get an airing, but the "Eqyptian" (the 5th) is every bit their equal and the remaining two concertos certainly have their own merits. The five deserve a double disc outing like this.The performances here are very, very fine indeed. I have not heard the Collard/Previn versions (which are referred to in another review), although I have several versions of the 2nd and 4th. Charles Dutoit and Pascal Roge do a wonderful job, investing these performances with the affection and conviction they deserve. True, there is more of the virtuoso than the philosopher about Roge's playing, but that is entirely appropriate to Saint-Saëns. This is feel-good music (and music-making) of the very highest callibre.Returning to these discs is always a pleasure for me and I hope will be for you. If you have even a passing interest in late Romantic piano concertos treat yourself to these."

Sparkling, and no reservations!

Michael Newberry | Santa Monica | 12/24/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If lovely melodies, crystal-clear sound, wonderful pacing do not interest you...then, do not buy these CDs, otherwise, go for it. Charles Dutoit does it again, he brings freshness, intelligence, drive, and, above all, incredible sound to this music. This is my first listening experience with Pascal Roge, he plays with deftness, charm, and, I think, with an appropreiate amount of romanticism. I had not heard four of the Concertos, and it is exciting to discover something new and unexpected. One of my favorite recordings!"

Listen to Collard and Previn also

Niall | 12/06/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I put the Roge/Dutoit up against the Collard/Previn/RPO with headphones and preferred the latter. Both sets are very nice, but the Collard has more depth, character and detail especially with headphones. The Collard is lighter and more elegant with the delicate passages sounding more delicate, while the Roge is louder and more forceful. The piano seems cleaner and more up front with the digital recording of Collard as compared to the analog recording of Roge."