Vladimir Horowitz plays Rachmaninov 3 SACD Hybrid JAPAN
Product introduction
"Holovitz's definitive collection of Rachmaninoff recordings approved during his lifetime.
Featuring Rachmaninoff's piano compositions, which held paramount importance in Horowitz's repertoire, this set compiles recordings made by Horowitz for RCA and Columbia between 1951 and 1981, all of which were released during his lifetime. The collection includes 15 performances out of the 22 pieces that comprised Holovitz's most significant repertoire, including two renditions of his trademark Piano Concerto No. 3 (1951 monaural and 1978 stereo live versions), as well as live recordings of Piano Sonata No. 2 (1968 and 1980).
Holovitz met Rachmaninoff directly in January 1928 during his American debut in New York. At this time, Holovitz played Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the composer accompanying on the piano, an experience Holovitz vividly described as 'unforgettable' and 'his true debut.' Subsequently, Rachmaninoff became a spiritual father figure to Horowitz, even allowing him to create a hybrid version of the first and second drafts of Piano Sonata No. 2 when Holovitz first performed it in 1943. These recordings showcase a historical collection of performances that resonate with a profound connection to the compositions. The remastering, almost 30 years since the original masters, adds a new dimension to the recordings."
Work information
Piano: Vladimir Horowitz
Composer: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Contents
Number of components | 3 pieces
Total recording time | 02:57:50
Edition | Remaster
Track Listing
Sergey Rachmaninov
Disc 1 (RCA Red Seal recordings)
1-3. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30 (1951 Session / Mono)
Fritz Reiner & RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra
Recorded: May 8 & 10, 1951, Carnegie Hall, New York
4-6. Piano Concerto No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 30 (1978 Live)
Eugene Ormandy & New York Philharmonic
Recorded: January 8, 1978, Carnegie Hall, New York
Disc 2 (Colombia recordings)
1. Études-tableaux, Op. 33, No. 2 in C Major
2. Études-tableaux, Op. 39, No. 5 in E-Flat Minor
Recorded: April 18, 24, May 9 & 14, 1962, Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York
3-5. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 36 (Horowitz version) (1968 Live)
6. Preludes, Op. 32, No. 12 in G-Sharp Minor (1968 Live)
7. Moments musicaux, Op. 16, No. 3 in B Minor
Recorded: December 15, 1968, Carnegie Hall, New York
8. Études-tableaux, Op. 33, No. 6 in E-Flat Minor
9. Études-tableaux, Op. 33, No. 2 in C Major
10. Études-tableaux, Op. 39, No. 9 in D Major
Recorded: December 10, 1967, Constitution Hall, Washington
11. Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 - III. Andante
Mstislav Rostropovich, cello
Recorded: May 18, 1976, Carnegie Hall, New York
Disc 3 (RCA Red Seal recordings)
1. Preludes, Op. 32, No. 5 in G Major
2. Moments musicaux, Op. 16: No. 2 in E-Flat Minor
3. Polka de WR
Recorded: June 24, 1977, RCA Studio A, New York
4. Morceaux de salon, Op. 10: No. 3. Barcarolle in G Minor
Recorded: April 7, 1979, Orchestra Hall, Chicago
5. Morceaux de salon, Op. 10: No. 5. Humoresque in G Major
Recorded: April 7, 1979, Orchestra Hall, Chicago
6-8. Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 36 (Horowitz version)
Recorded: April 13, 1980, Symphony Hall, Boston
9. Preludes, Op. 23, No. 5 in G Minor
Recorded: October 25, 1981, Metropolitan Opera House, New York
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