Matsuev, Mariinsky Orchestra, Gergiev - Tchaikovsky: Piano Concertos (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 78:30 minutes | 1.42 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital booklet
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 78:30 minutes | 1.42 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital booklet
Since winning the 11th International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1998, Denis Matsuev has established a reputation as one of Russia's leading pianists. His debut release on the Mariinsky label received widespread acclaim. For his third release, Matsuev turns to the music of Tchaikovsky, with the Piano Concertos Nos.1 & 2. Tchaikovsky's first Piano Concerto is one of his most popular works. Tchaikovsky balances core motivic elements with a sense of lyrical spontaneity to create a technically challenging but instantly appealing work. The Piano Concerto No.2 was dedicated to pianist Nikolai Rubinstein. After a tremendous piano cadenza in the first movement, Tchaikovsky allows other instruments to shine, with prominent solos for violin and cello in the second movement.
**** Performance **** Recording '…exhilarating…' –BBC Music Magazine
Matsuev s Tchaikovsky is dazzling, there are no two ways about it. This is white-hot, in-the-moment playing: faster passages are knocked off with panache in spades, while his singing tone is glorious in more lyrical passages. –Classical Music
After listening to this masterful Tchaikovsky CD, add Matsuev s name to legendary list of Russians who embody this great music … Matsuev's technique is flawless and Gergiev accompanies beautifully. …The recording is dynamic, is SACD encoded and portrays the piano realistically in the new Mariinsky Concert Hall. The hall s acoustics have received rave reviews and show beautifully here. Highly recommended. –Audiophilia
In the opening movement of no. 1 he allows himself enough time to bring out the lyrical passages as they deserve, and the Andantino is performed with the utmost delicacy. Considering the wealth of interpretations of this work on CD, it must be said that Matsuev scores well above average. –FonoForum (Germany)
After listening to this masterful Tchaikovsky CD, add Matsuev s name to legendary list of Russians who embody this great music … Matsuev's technique is flawless and Gergiev accompanies beautifully. …The recording is dynamic, is SACD encoded and portrays the piano realistically in the new Mariinsky Concert Hall. The hall s acoustics have received rave reviews and show beautifully here. Highly recommended. –Audiophilia
TRACKLIST
Piano concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23
01. I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito (22:02)
02. II. Andantino semplice – Prestissimo (6:35)
03. III. Allegro con fuoco (6:50)
Piano concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44
04. I. Allegro brillante e molto vivace (21:21)
05. II. Andante non troppo (14:32)
06. III. Allegro con fuoco (7:12)
PERSONNEL
Denis Matsuev (piano)
Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre
Valery Gergiev (conductor)
foobar2000 1.3.7 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2017-03-30 13:45:45
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Analyzed: Denis Matsuev, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev / Tchaikovsky: Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 2
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR14 -0.25 dB -19.07 dB 22:02 01-Piano concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23. I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito
DR17 -4.54 dB -28.00 dB 6:35 02-Piano concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23. II. Andantino semplice – Prestissimo
DR13 -0.25 dB -18.29 dB 6:50 03-Piano concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23. III. Allegro con fuoco
DR13 -0.23 dB -18.22 dB 21:21 04-Piano concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44. I. Allegro brillante e molto vivace
DR17 -0.25 dB -23.82 dB 14:32 05-Piano concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44. II. Andante non troppo
DR14 -0.25 dB -18.34 dB 7:12 06-Piano concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44. III. Allegro con fuoco
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Number of tracks: 6
Official DR value: DR15
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2914 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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log date: 2017-03-30 13:45:45
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Analyzed: Denis Matsuev, Mariinsky Orchestra, Valery Gergiev / Tchaikovsky: Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 2
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR14 -0.25 dB -19.07 dB 22:02 01-Piano concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23. I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito
DR17 -4.54 dB -28.00 dB 6:35 02-Piano concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23. II. Andantino semplice – Prestissimo
DR13 -0.25 dB -18.29 dB 6:50 03-Piano concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23. III. Allegro con fuoco
DR13 -0.23 dB -18.22 dB 21:21 04-Piano concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44. I. Allegro brillante e molto vivace
DR17 -0.25 dB -23.82 dB 14:32 05-Piano concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44. II. Andante non troppo
DR14 -0.25 dB -18.34 dB 7:12 06-Piano concerto No. 2 in G major, Op. 44. III. Allegro con fuoco
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Number of tracks: 6
Official DR value: DR15
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2914 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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