Géza Anda - Bartok: Piano Concertos 1-3 (1995)
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 01:18:01 | 388 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: Deutsche Grammophon | Catalog: 4473992
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers Included | 01:18:01 | 388 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: Deutsche Grammophon | Catalog: 4473992
Much as you'd like to tout the new as the best, there are some older recordings where a very special chemistry spells 'definitive', and that pose an almost impossible challenge to subsequent rivals. Such is this 1959 recording of Bartók's Second Piano Concerto, a tough, playful, pianistically aristocratic performance where dialogue is consistently keen and spontaneity is captured on the wing (even throughout numerous sessions). The first movement is relentless but never tires the ear; the second displays two very different levels of tension, one slow and mysterious, the other hectic but controlled; and although others might have thrown off the finale's octaves with even greater abandon, Anda's performance is the most successful in suggesting savage aggression barely held in check.
The Third Concerto is again beautifully moulded and carefully thought through.
Moments such as the loving return from the second movement's chirpy central episode are quite unforgettable, while the finale is both nimble and full toned. The First Concerto was the last to be recorded and is perhaps the least successful of the three: here ensemble is occasionally loose, and characterisation less vivid than with some. Still, it's a fine performance and the current transfer has been lovingly effected.
Track List:
01. Piano Concerto No. 1: I Allegro moderato - Allegro [0:09:14.00]
02. Piano Concerto No. 1: II. Andante [0:08:35.25]
03. Piano Concerto No. 1: III. Allegro molto [0:07:22.50]
04. Piano Concerto No. 2: I. Allegro [0:09:50.00]
05. Piano Concerto No. 2: II. Adagio - Presto - Adagio [0:12:19.00]
06. Piano Concerto No. 2: III. Allegro molto [0:06:22.00]
07. Piano Concerto No. 3: I. Allegretto [0:07:13.00]
08. Piano Concerto No. 3: II. Adagio religioso [0:10:16.38]
09. Piano Concerto No. 3: III. Allegro vivace [0:06:46.37]
Performers:
Géza Anda - piano
Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Ferenc Fricsay - conductor
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